Directs COAH to adopt regulations to require municipalities to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications.

Bill A652 requires New Jersey's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to adopt regulations mandating that municipalities prioritize applicants who reside in the municipality where they apply for affordable housing. The regulations would direct municipalities to give preference to current residents over non-residents when allocating affordable housing units. This policy change directly affects how local governments process affordable housing applications and impacts applicants seeking housing assistance within their communities. The bill applies to all municipal affordable housing programs under COAH's oversight.