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NJ S140
NJ S140Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each housing unit occupied by a veteran; permits municipalities to satisfy fair share affordable housing obligation through 35 percent set aside for veterans.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow municipalities to obtain credits toward the fulfillment of their fair share affordable housing obligations for housing reserved for certain veterans. This bill would require the Council on Affordable Housing to credit 1.5 units toward a municipality's fair share obligation for each unit of housing occupied by a veteran of low or moderate income. This legislation also permits a municipality to submit a housing element to the Council on Affordable Housing that sets aside 35 percent of all new affordable housing for low and moderate income veterans who had active service in time of war, as defined by current law.
AI Summary
This bill would allow municipalities to obtain credits toward the fulfillment of their fair share affordable housing obligations for housing reserved for certain veterans. Specifically, the bill would require the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to credit 1.5 units toward a municipality's fair share obligation for each unit of housing occupied by a low or moderate income veteran who had active service in time of war. The bill also permits a municipality to submit a housing element to COAH that sets aside 35% of all new affordable housing for low and moderate income veterans with active service in time of war.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S140 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/140_I1.HTM |
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