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NJ A2583

NJ A2583
Restricts certain affordable housing eligibility to certain State residents and certain individuals with employment history in the State.


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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 restrict certain affordable housing eligibility for certain State residents and certain individuals with an employment history in the State. The bill would require that, as a part of a contractual guarantee or deed restriction intended to ensure that a housing unit remains low- or moderate-income housing, occupancy of the housing unit would be restricted for a household for which at least one household member has either been a legal resident of the State for two consecutive years, or has worked in the State for at least 35 hours per week for at least two consecutive years. The bill would also restrict eligibility for assistance through the State rental assistance program to a household for which at least one household member has either been a legal resident of the State for two consecutive years, or has worked in the State for at least 35 hours per week for at least two consecutive years. The bill to would take effect on the first day of the second month next following enactment to allow time for administrators to adjust to the new requirements.

AI Summary

This bill would restrict certain affordable housing eligibility to State residents and individuals with an employment history in the State. Specifically, it would require that occupancy of affordable housing units be restricted to households where at least one member has either been a legal resident of the State for at least two consecutive years or has worked in the State for at least 35 hours per week for at least two consecutive years. It would also limit eligibility for the State rental assistance program to households meeting the same residency or employment requirements. The bill would take effect on the first day of the second month following enactment to allow time for administrators to adjust to the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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