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NJ S1950
NJ S1950Requires additional credit against fair share obligation for abandoned property converted to affordable housing.
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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 requires additional credit against a fair share obligation for abandoned property converted to affordable housing. This bill seeks to incentivize the rehabilitation of abandoned property, and facilitate the establishment of affordable housing in locations that benefit surrounding neighborhoods. Under this bill, a municipality may receive two units of credit towards its fair share obligation for each unit of housing that is restricted for use by low and moderate income households. The additional credit would apply so long as the housing unit is established on a property that has been on an abandoned property list, established by the municipality pursuant to section 36 of P.L.1996, c.62 (C.55:19-55), and the property has subsequently been removed from the abandoned property list following its rehabilitation.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to incentivize the rehabilitation of abandoned properties and the creation of affordable housing by allowing municipalities to receive a greater credit towards their "fair share" obligation, which is a municipality's responsibility to provide housing for low and moderate-income households. Specifically, for each housing unit created or approved on a property that was previously on a municipality's abandoned property list and has since been rehabilitated and removed from that list, and is restricted for use by low or moderate-income households, the municipality will receive two units of credit instead of the usual one-to-one credit. This aims to encourage the transformation of neglected properties into much-needed affordable housing options.
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/S1950 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1950_I1.HTM |
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