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NJ S1097
NJ S1097Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each unit of transitional housing occupied by a veteran.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow municipalities to obtain credits toward the fulfillment of their fair share affordable housing obligations for transitional housing reserved for certain veterans. This bill would require the Council on Affordable Housing to credit 1.5 units toward a municipality's fair share obligation for each unit of transitional housing occupied by a veteran of low or moderate income who had active service in time of war, as defined by current law.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities to receive credit towards their fair share affordable housing obligations for providing transitional housing to veterans. Specifically, the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), the state agency responsible for overseeing affordable housing, will credit a municipality with 1.5 units for every one unit of transitional housing occupied or set aside for a low or moderate income veteran who served in wartime. Transitional housing is defined as housing that includes supportive services to help individuals move into permanent housing, typically within 24 months, and any unit used for this credit must have affordability controls for at least 10 years. This provision aims to incentivize municipalities to support veterans by offering a greater credit than the actual number of housing units provided.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1097 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1097_I1.HTM |
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