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This bill appropriates $125 million from the General Fund to the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NJAHTF), a state-level fund designed to support affordable housing initiatives. The funding is specifically intended to award grants and loans for housing projects in municipalities that have already received compliance certification for their fair share plans and housing elements, which are comprehensive local planning documents that outline strategies for creating affordable housing. The bill aims to restore funding that was previously diverted from the NJAHTF, ensuring that resources are directed toward addressing housing affordability challenges in New Jersey. By focusing on municipalities with certified plans, the bill seeks to support communities that have demonstrated a commitment to developing diverse and accessible housing options. The appropriation will support various authorized purposes of the NJAHTF, and the act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4781