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NJ S4270
NJ S4270Requires municipalities in compliance with affordable housing obligations be provided priority consideration for certain State grants and assistance.
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Introduced
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
In Committee
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to give priority consideration to municipalities that are in compliance with their affordable housing obligations in awarding grants or other financial assistance through the Main Street New Jersey Program, Neighborhood Preservation Program, or any other program administered by the DCA or the EDA through which monies are provided to a municipality via a competitive process. The bill's provisions would not apply to grants or financial assistance intended to help a municipality fulfill its affordable housing obligation. For the purposes of the bill, the Department of Community Affairs would consider, at a minimum, the following in determining a municipality's compliance in the first five years after a new round of affordable housing obligations begin: prior round builder's remedy lawsuits, prior round fair share settlements, the percentage of fulfilled obligation, and any other factor deemed relevant by the department.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to give priority consideration to municipalities that are in compliance with their affordable housing obligations when awarding certain grants or financial assistance through competitive programs, such as the Main Street New Jersey Program and the Neighborhood Preservation Program. The bill provides guidelines for how the DCA will determine a municipality's compliance, including considering factors from the previous round of affordable housing obligations during the first five years of a new round. The bill's provisions would not apply to grants or assistance intended to help a municipality fulfill its affordable housing obligation.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S4270 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4270_I1.HTM |
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