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NJ S1315
NJ S1315Permits municipality to obtain affordable housing credit for each resident of alternative living arrangement.
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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 permit a municipality to obtain one unit of credit against its fair share affordable housing obligation for each resident of an alternative living arrangement. The bill defines an alternative living arrangement as a structure in which residents share kitchen and plumbing facilities, central heat, and common areas. Alternative living arrangements would include, but would not be limited to: transitional facilities for the homeless, boarding homes; residential health care facilities; group homes for the developmentally disabled and mentally; and congregate living arrangements. Controls on affordability on alternative living arrangements would be required to remain in effect for at least 10 years.
AI Summary
This bill allows a municipality to count each resident living in an "alternative living arrangement" as one unit towards its "fair share affordable housing obligation," which is a state-mandated requirement for municipalities to provide a certain amount of affordable housing. An "alternative living arrangement" is defined as a place where residents share common facilities like kitchens, bathrooms, heating, and general living spaces, and this can include places like homeless shelters, boarding homes, residential health care facilities, group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness, and other shared living situations. To qualify for this credit, any affordability restrictions on these alternative living arrangements must be maintained for at least 10 years.
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/S1315 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1315_I1.HTM |
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