A 971 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.

This bill amends New Jersey's Fair Housing Act to prohibit urban aid municipalities (those eligible for state aid under P.L.1978, c.14) from receiving exemptions from their affordable housing obligations. It requires these municipalities to contribute to the regional need for low and moderate income housing rather than transferring their obligations to other municipalities. The bill aims to direct affordable housing development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, which minimizes urban sprawl and allows for more cost-effective development. By eliminating exemptions for urban municipalities, the bill ensures a more equitable distribution of affordable housing development across housing regions.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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