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NJ SCR51
NJ SCR51Proposes constitutional amendment to require Statewide calculation of affordable housing obligation.
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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 amendment to the State Constitution would require that the constitutional affordable housing obligation be calculated at the State level. Currently, municipal affordable housing obligations mandated by the State Constitution are calculated based upon regional housing needs. This amendment would eliminate that requirement. Accordingly, any affordable housing obligation placed on a municipality would no longer be based on regional housing needs. Instead, this amendment would require the Legislature to pass laws providing for the calculation of the affordable housing needs of the entire State. This single number calculation of affordable housing units needed Statewide would represent the exclusive affordable housing obligation required by the State Constitution.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how affordable housing obligations are calculated in New Jersey. Currently, these obligations are determined based on regional housing needs, meaning a municipality's share of affordable housing is influenced by the needs of its surrounding area. This amendment would eliminate that regional calculation requirement and instead mandate that the Legislature establish laws to determine the affordable housing needs for the entire State as a single, exclusive obligation required by the Constitution.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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/SCR51 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/51_I1.HTM |
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