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NJ A5483
NJ A5483Authorizes shared service agreements to facilitate provision of affordable housing.
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the use of shared service agreements by municipalities to meet affordable housing needs established by the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.). The bill authorizes a municipality to enter into a shared service agreement with any other municipality or municipalities in the State to transfer a portion of the fair share affordable housing obligation of one or more sending municipalities to one or more receiving municipalities. The bill provides that a shared service agreement between one or more sending and receiving municipalities is to be permissible regardless of whether the sending and receiving municipalities are in the same housing region. The bill prohibits a municipality from entering a shared service agreement to transfer more than 50 percent of its obligation to any one receiving municipality. The bill requires a shared service agreement to be approved by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). After approval of a shared service proposal by DCA, an approval determination signed by the Commissioner of Community Affairs (commissioner), would be submitted, along with the shared service proposal, to the Attorney General and the Division of Local Government Services in DCA. The bill also requires the Attorney General to also review the proposal to ensure that the inclusionary requirements established by the Supreme Court in its Mount Laurel decisions are not violated. The bill would require payments associated with shared service agreements to be submitted by the sending municipality to DCA. Before the department forwards a payment to the receiving municipality, the payment details would be reviewed and approved by the Attorney General.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes municipalities in New Jersey to enter into shared service agreements to transfer a portion of their affordable housing obligations to other municipalities within the state. Under this legislation, a municipality can transfer up to 50 percent of its fair share affordable housing obligation to another municipality, even if the municipalities are in different housing regions. The receiving municipality must provide a realistic opportunity for housing with convenient access to employment, and the agreement must be approved by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and reviewed by the Attorney General to ensure compliance with the Mount Laurel Doctrine, which requires municipalities to provide affordable housing opportunities. The bill requires that the sending municipality's housing element demonstrate how it would meet its obligation if the shared service agreement is not executed. Payments associated with these agreements will be submitted to the DCA, which will review the details with the Attorney General before forwarding funds to the receiving municipality. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility for municipalities in meeting their affordable housing requirements while maintaining the core principles of providing housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 03/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5483 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5483_I1.HTM |
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