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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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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2 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Bergen
RRepublican
P
NM
Nancy Muñoz
RRepublican
Co
Al Barlas
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
CB
Chris Barranco
RRepublican
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
John Azzariti
RRepublican
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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