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NJ S1111

NJ S1111
Establishes "Commission on Statewide Affordable Housing Obligations" to determine Statewide need for low and moderate income housing.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the "Commission on Statewide Affordable Housing Obligations" to evaluate and determine the Statewide need for affordable housing. The commission is to consist of four members, as follows: one member appointed by the Senate President, one member appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, one member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, and one member appointed by the Assembly Minority Leader. The commission is to be responsible for evaluating and determining the present and prospective need for low and moderate income housing at the Statewide level. Specifically, the commission would: (1) identify and access the factors influencing housing affordability that may affect the Statewide need for low and moderate income housing; (2) evaluate and establish methods for calculating the Statewide present and prospective need for low and moderate income housing; and (3) determine the Statewide present and prospective need for low and moderate income housing for every five-year period. The commission is to submit a report of its findings and determinations within six months of its organization, and every five years thereafter. The members of the commission are to serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties to the extent that funds are made available. Under the bill, the commission is entitled to use the services and expertise of the Office of Local Planning Services in the Department of Community Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Commission on Statewide Affordable Housing Obligations," a four-member body appointed by legislative leaders, to assess and determine the ongoing and future need for housing that is affordable to low and moderate-income households across the entire state. The commission will analyze factors affecting housing affordability, develop methods for calculating this need, and then determine the Statewide requirement every five years, reporting its findings to the Governor and Legislature. Members will serve without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission can utilize the expertise of the Office of Local Planning Services within the Department of Community Affairs. This new commission will take over the responsibility of estimating housing needs from the council, as indicated by the deletion of a similar duty from existing law.

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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