Bill > A5666

This bill requires that applications for age-restricted housing (housing specifically designated for seniors) be made available by mail or email upon request from a prospective resident. The legislation applies to any dwelling that qualifies under the federal "housing for older persons" exception in the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which means housing developments specifically designed for and legally restricted to occupancy by older adults. Any person or organization soliciting applications for such housing must provide the required application forms via mail or email when a potential resident requests it, thereby making the application process more accessible for seniors who might have difficulty collecting forms in person or navigating online systems. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Community Affairs to create necessary rules and regulations to implement this requirement, and it will take effect on the first day of the second month following its enactment. The goal of the bill is to make senior housing applications more easily obtainable and reduce barriers to housing access for older adults.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5666