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NJ S1946
NJ S1946Allows municipalities to establish affordable housing preference for their residents.
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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 a municipality to enter into agreements with developers to provide affordable housing occupancy preferences for low and moderate income current residents of the municipality of up to 50 percent of the affordable units in a particular project. Current law does not provide any preference for residents of a municipality for affordable housing located in the municipality. This bill would help residents of a municipality in need of affordable housing to be able to stay in their hometowns.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities to enter into agreements with developers to give a preference to current residents of that municipality for up to 50 percent of the affordable housing units in a new development. Affordable housing refers to housing that is priced so that households earning a certain percentage of the median income can afford it. Currently, there is no provision in the law that allows municipalities to prioritize their own residents for affordable housing built within their borders. This change aims to help individuals and families who live in a municipality, and who need affordable housing, to remain in their hometowns.
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1946 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1946_I1.HTM |
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