NJ S2103

Bill

NJ S2103

Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 amends the "Fair Housing Act" to eliminate categorical exemptions from affordable housing obligations for municipalities that receive Urban Aid, meaning these municipalities will now be required to contribute to their region's affordable housing needs. The bill defines an "urban municipality" as one that qualifies for State aid under a specific program, and it clarifies that the construction, conversion, and rehabilitation of housing in these urban centers are essential to meeting regional affordable housing goals. This change aims to reduce urban sprawl by encouraging development in areas with existing infrastructure and to prevent undue development burdens on other municipalities within a housing region by ensuring a more equitable distribution of affordable housing responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Holly Schepisi (R)*, Parker Space (R),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2103

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2103
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2103_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2103_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A249	Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee	Carry Over
A971	Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee	Same As
S621	Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Carry Over

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