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NJ S3585

NJ S3585
Requires expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding for homeownership expense assistance.


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Introduced
02/13/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding for homeownership expense assistance.

AI Summary

This bill requires the expansion of the affordable housing voucher program funding to include a program comparable to the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program. This will enable households to use a program voucher to buy a home and receive monthly assistance in meeting homeownership expenses. The bill also requires housing authorities that administer the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to use a portion of their funds to implement the Homeownership Program. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is required to adopt rules and regulations to implement the bill within six months of its enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/02/2023)

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