OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Local and Nonprofit Acquisition Policies
The following guidance documents explain policies relating to Green Acres funded local/nonprofit acquisition projects. These are based on frequently asked questions on specific issues. They are meant to supplement the procedural information provided by Green Acres staff throughout the course of an acquisition project. Feel free to contact Green Acres with any questions or suggestions for additional policy guidance documents.
Allocation of Value for Partnerships
Procedure for allocating the value of a property that is being acquired with a divided interest
Appraisal Questionnaire
Includes instructions for appraisals, the Pre-Appraisal Fact Sheet, and Project Reference Map Checklist
Highlands Hypothetical Land Value Policy
Green Acres policy on the Hypothetical Land Value and Green Acres eligible land costs
Acquisition of Properties with Structures
Policies for the acquisition of properties with structures, including inspection for Historic Structures and demolition
Affordable Housing and Green Acres
Coordination regarding preservation needs and affordable housing obligations
Cooperative Acquisition Project Guidelines
Guide to multi-party acquisitions
Easement Acquisition Procedural Standards
Policy for situations where an easement is being purchased without full public access
Encroachments
Policy for resolving encroachments on project sites
FEMA and Green Acres
Procedure for projects funded by FEMA
Historic Pesticides
Also see frequently asked questions on our Preliminary Assessments page.
Land Acquisition Project Policy and Procedure
Matching Share, Donations and Credits
Guide to funding, including allowable sources of matching funds, and donation credit policy
Operating Outside the Standard Green Acres Acquisition Process