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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 amends the Fair Housing Act to re-authorize the use of regional contribution agreements by municipalities to meet affordable housing needs. Since July 17, 2008, the effective date of P.L.2008, c.46, municipalities have been prohibited from using regional contribution agreements to address fair share housing obligations. This bill would re-authorize a municipality to propose transferring up to 50% of its fair share housing obligation to another municipality within its housing region through a regional contribution agreement. This matches the portion of a fair share housing obligation that had been transferrable prior to 2008.
AI Summary
This bill re-authorizes municipalities to use regional contribution agreements (RCAs) to help meet their affordable housing obligations, a practice that was prohibited after July 17, 2008. RCAs allow a municipality to transfer up to 50% of its "fair share" housing obligation, meaning the responsibility to provide a certain amount of housing for low and moderate-income families, to another municipality within the same housing region. This change effectively restores the ability for municipalities to transfer a portion of their affordable housing responsibilities, similar to what was allowed before 2008, thereby providing flexibility in addressing housing needs across regions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Sean Kean (R)*,
Bob Auth (R),
Al Barlas (R),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing 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/A1581 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1581_I1.HTM |
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