Strickland Place & Orchard Street

MADISON – 2014

In 2013 HQM Properties, Inc. purchased a contaminated lot in a residential neighborhood through public auction.  HQM paid the Borough of Madison $260,000 for the property and spent over $550,000 on environmental cleanup. The Borough approved a 3-lot subdivision and provided funds from the municipal affordable housing trust fund to assist with the cleanup. HQM was able to obtain a grant from the state of New Jersey for 50% of the cleanup cost, which reimbursed the municipal affordable housing trust fund. In a joint venture with Morris Habitat for Humanity, three single family 3-bedroom homes were built and sold for $185,000 each. These affordable homes have 30-year deed restrictions and offset the Borough of Madison’s state affordable housing obligation.

Unique Features: Morris Habitat for Humanity engaged the community in a “feel good” effort to build these affordable homes in Madison by outreach to local businesses, faith organizations and volunteer groups.