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NJ S990

NJ S990
Permits municipality to obtain affordable housing credit for each resident of alternative living arrangement.


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would permit a municipality to obtain one unit of credit against its fair share affordable housing obligation for each resident of an alternative living arrangement. The bill defines an alternative living arrangement as a structure in which residents share kitchen and plumbing facilities, central heat, and common areas. Alternative living arrangements would include, but would not be limited to: transitional facilities for the homeless, boarding homes; residential health care facilities; group homes for the developmentally disabled and mentally; and congregate living arrangements. Controls on affordability on alternative living arrangements would be required to remain in effect for at least 10 years.

AI Summary

This bill permits a municipality to obtain one unit of credit against its fair share affordable housing obligation for each resident of an "alternative living arrangement." The bill defines an alternative living arrangement as a structure in which residents share kitchen and plumbing facilities, central heat, and common areas, including transitional facilities for the homeless, boarding homes, residential health care facilities, group homes for the developmentally disabled and mentally ill, and congregate living arrangements. The bill requires that controls on affordability for these alternative living arrangements remain in effect for at least 10 years.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/31/2022)

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