Newark may soon revise the income rules that determine who qualifies for the below-market units developers are required to set aside in new residential buildings.
The Central Planning Board has an ordinance referral on its agenda that would amend Chapter 21 of the city’s zoning code — the section governing inclusionary zoning for affordable housing. The amendment would revise the definition of “Median Income” and modify the mandatory affordable housing set-aside requirements, including the income eligibility thresholds and the distribution of income-restricted units across different tiers.
Under Newark’s current inclusionary zoning rules, developers building large residential projects must offer a portion of units at restricted rents to lower-income households. The proposed changes would alter both who qualifies and how those restricted units are distributed among income levels.
The board’s role is to provide a review and recommendation under state land use law — the City Council, which referred the ordinance for board input, holds the final vote on adoption.
The hearing is scheduled for the evening of August 24 and will be held virtually via Zoom. Residents can find dial-in information and project files through the board’s agenda center on the city’s website.
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