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NJ S1446

NJ S1446
Modifies down payment assistance program for benefit of first-generation and first-time homebuyers; makes an appropriation.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
06/28/2024
Passed
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act concerning housing assistance for certain homebuyers and amending P.L.2023, c.78.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a zero-interest, forgivable loan program within the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to provide down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers, including an additional award for first-generation homebuyers. The program requires homebuyers to complete a counseling course and commit to using the home as their principal residence for five years. The bill appropriates $8 million from the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the agency for the down payment assistance program and requires annual appropriations of at least $25 million starting in fiscal year 2024 to fund the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.23. (on 06/28/2024)

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