Concerns standards for fair share affordable housing credit for housing reserved for veterans; requires veteran preference in certain affordable housing application administration.

This bill (A 3016) allows New Jersey municipalities to reserve affordable housing units specifically for low- and moderate-income veterans, counting each such unit as a full credit toward the municipality's required affordable housing obligation. It defines "veteran" broadly (including those discharged with military pay) and specifies that units in facilities like Veterans Haven or transitional housing for homeless veterans qualify. The bill amends existing law to ensure these veteran-reserved units receive full credit, similar to other affordable housing units, without requiring additional municipal funding. It directly affects municipalities responsible for meeting housing obligations and veterans seeking affordable housing.