Affordable Housing

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC has been at the forefront of New Jersey's Affordable Housing landscape. Our attorneys provide strategic and legal counsel at every stage of an affordable housing project from initial planning and site acquisition, to financing, construction and long term compliance.  MS&B not only has decades of experience navigating this evolving area of law but our attorneys have a practical understanding of planning, redevelopment and community dynamics. Through this experience, we help clients meet their obligations while protecting their planning and fiscal interests. We also assist nonprofit entities in advancing projects that align with fair share requirements. 

Who We Serve

• Municipalities
• Public Authorities
• Redevelopment Agencies
• Nonprofits

Our Services

• Fair Share and Compliance. We advise municipalities on their constitutional obligations, preparing housing elements and fair share plans and guide the implementation of ordinances.
• Litigation. We represent clients in proceedings before the courts. 
• Redevelopment Projects. We help clients structure mixed-income and redevelopment projects that incorporate affordable housing components to ensure compliance with Mount Laurel mandates. 
• Property Valuation & Disputes. Representation in property valuation proceedings before court-appointed commissioners and in jury trials in the Superior Court of New Jersey. 
• Monitorying & Policy Shaping. We advise clients on ongoing compliance with affordable housing policies and draft municipal plans, negotiate complex settlements and litigate precedent-setting cases.  We are proud to play a role in creating housing solutions that comply with regulations while strengthening communities statewide.
• Public Utilities. Help secure right-of-way access for infrastructure projects by obtaining necessary easements and navigating the complexities of projects that involve regulatory bodies.

Contact Us

For more information about our Affordable Housing practice, please contact Jessica CM Almeida or Matthew D. Jessup.