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NJ S3647

NJ S3647
Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.


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Introduced
04/19/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would revise the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), to prohibit any categorical affordable housing obligation exemption for municipalities that are eligible for the Municipal (Urban) Aid Program. Prior rules of the Council on Affordable Housing excluded these municipalities from providing any contribution toward a region's affordable housing need. Those exemptions, however, can lead to undue development burdens on the other municipalities in the region. Additionally, directing more affordable housing development to urban municipalities would help minimize urban sprawl and would direct development to areas that already have extensive infrastructure in place, allowing for more cost-effective accommodation of new development.

AI Summary

This bill would prohibit any categorical affordable housing obligation exemption for municipalities that are eligible for the Municipal (Urban) Aid Program. Previously, these urban municipalities were excluded from providing any contribution toward a region's affordable housing need, but this bill seeks to direct more affordable housing development to these urban areas to minimize urban sprawl and maximize cost-effective accommodation of new development. The bill aims to ensure that urban municipalities allocate a minimum fair share of the regional need for low and moderate income housing.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 04/19/2021)

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