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NJ S3208
NJ S3208Permits fair share affordable housing bonus credit for certain housing reserved for occupancy by teachers.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes municipalities to obtain fair share affordable housing bonus credit for certain housing reserved for occupancy by low- and moderate-income households with at least one member of the household who is employed as a teacher. The bill would specifically permit a municipality to obtain one credit and one-half bonus credit for each unit of affordable housing reserved for occupancy by a low- or moderate-income teacher. The bill defines a teacher as a person employed in a public or non-public school to teach in preschool through grade 12. The bill would take effect immediately.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities to receive extra credit towards their "fair share" affordable housing obligations for creating housing specifically for low- and moderate-income households where at least one member is a teacher. A teacher is defined as someone employed to teach in preschool through grade 12 in either a public or non-public school. For each unit of this specially designated housing, a municipality will get one and a half bonus credits, meaning it counts more towards their overall affordable housing goals than a standard affordable housing unit. This provision aims to incentivize the creation of housing for educators, who are vital to the community.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3208 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3208_I1.HTM |
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