Project Overview
Located at 40 Ash Street in Byram Township, Sussex County, this project represents Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity’s continued commitment to expanding affordable homeownership opportunities across New Jersey. This new construction will provide one income-qualified family with a safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient place to call home.
Project Details
Location: 40 Ash Street, Byram Township, NJ
Project Type: One New Single-Family Home
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Construction Type: Conventional construction
Status: Groundbreaking conducted April 29, 2026
Completion Date: Estimated Spring 2027
The Property
The single-family home is situated on a 0.28-acre parcel of land in Byram Township (Sussex County). The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms designed for accessibility and adaptability, meeting UHAC compliance standards.
Features include an attached one-car garage, driveway for off-street parking, front porch, and basement. The first floor will be handicap-accessible and adaptable.
The home will be furnished with major appliances including a washer, dryer, and central air conditioning. It will meet high-performance building standards including Energy Star, EPA Indoor Air Quality Plus, WaterSense, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) certifications.
Additional features include individual utility metering, a fire suppression system, and compliance with NJ Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NJAHTF) Balanced Housing Green Building requirements.
The Family
The homeowner family will be randomly selected from qualified applicants who attend a Program Information Meeting and meet state income qualifications.
Through Habitat’s homeownership program, buyers receive an affordable 30-year mortgage to ensure they spend no more than 30% of their income on housing costs.
The home includes a 30-year deed restriction that allows modest equity upon resale while ensuring long-term affordability for future homeowners.
The homeowner(s) will partner with GMM Habitat by contributing a minimum of 300 hours working alongside staff and volunteers during construction.
Sponsors & Partners
This home build represents a collaboration and partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest New Jersey.
Property Donated By:
Byram Township
Peter and Jutta Czachorowski
Construction Sponsored By:
GAF
Schneider Electric
Simpson Strong-Tie
Whirlpool
DuPont
Project Professionals:
- Professional Services Donated By:
- Bowman Consulting
- Eikon Planning and Design, LLC
- Jim Mullen, Esq.
- Landmark Appraisal Group
- Seth A. Leeb Architect
- Stewart Surveying & Engineering, LLC