A. 
Definitions pertaining to fair share housing not found below are the same as those definitions that appear in the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:-27D-301 et seq., or the rules and regulations adopted by the Council on Affordable Housing in N.J.A.C. 5:91 or 5:92.
B. 
For the purposes of is chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
APPLICANT
The person or persons applying for technical or financial assistance for housing rehabilitation or conversion in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
COAH
The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.
[Added 9-13-1993 by Ord. No. 93-11]
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL
The Construction Official of the Borough of New Providence.
CONVERSION
The conversion of an existing dwelling unit to provide a low- or moderate-income unit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable zoning provisions.
COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Council established by the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.
DEFICIENT UNIT
A housing unit that is not decent, safe or sanitary as determined in N.J.A.C. 5:92-5.2 and § 285-4 of this chapter.
DEVELOPMENT FEES
Money paid by an individual, person, partnership, association, company or corporation for the improvement of property as permitted in COAH's rules.
[Added 9-13-1993 by Ord. No. 93-11]
EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUE
The value of a property determined by the Municipal Tax Assessor through a process designed to ensure that all property in the municipality is assessed at the same assessment ratio or ratios required by law. Estimates at the time of building permit may be obtained by the Tax Assessor utilizing estimates for construction cost. Final equalized assessed value will be determined at project completion by the Municipal Tax Assessor.
[Added 9-13-1993 by Ord. No. 93-11]
FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM
The procedures and provisions of this chapter to provide technical and financial assistance for rehabilitation or conversion.
HOUSING OFFICER
A person appointed by the borough to perform the duties listed in § 285-8 of this chapter.
INDIGENOUS NEED
Deficient housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households within a municipality.
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
A household with a gross household income equal to 50% or less of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region in which the housing is located, as determined by the Council on Affordable Housing in N.J.A.C. 5:92 or subsequent rules and regulations.
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
Housing affordable, according to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development or other recognized standards, for home ownership and rental costs and occupied or reserved for occupancy by a low-income household.
MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
A household with a gross household income equal to or more than 50% but less than 80% of the median gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region in which the housing is located, as determined by the Council on Affordable Housing in N.J.A.C. 5:92 or subsequent rules and regulations.
MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING
Housing affordable, according to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development or other recognized standards, for home ownership and rental costs and occupied or reserved for occupancy by a moderate-income household.
NEW PROVIDENCE HOUSING FUND
The fund established in § 285-11 of this chapter.
REHABILITATION
The restoration of a deficient unit to a decent, safe and sanitary unit, as provided for by this chapter.
SUBSTANTIVE CERTIFICATION
A determination by the Council approving a municipality's housing element and fair share plan in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the rules and criteria as set forth herein. A grant of substantive certification shall be valid for a period of six years in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein.
[Added 9-13-1993 by Ord. No. 93-11]