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NJ A5029

NJ A5029
Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.


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Introduced
06/19/2017
In Committee
06/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would revise the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), to prohibit any categorical affordable housing obligation exemption for municipalities that are eligible for the Municipal (Urban) Aid Program. Prior rules of the Council on Affordable Housing excluded these municipalities from providing any contribution toward a region's affordable housing need. Those exemptions, however, can lead to undue development burdens on the other municipalities in the region. Additionally, directing more affordable housing development to urban municipalities would help minimize urban sprawl and would direct development to areas that already have extensive infrastructure in place, allowing for more cost-effective accommodation of new development.

AI Summary

This bill revises the "Fair Housing Act" to prohibit any categorical affordable housing obligation exemption for municipalities that are eligible for the Municipal (Urban) Aid Program. Previously, these urban municipalities were exempted from providing any contribution toward a region's affordable housing need, which could lead to undue development burdens on other municipalities. This bill aims to minimize urban sprawl and direct more affordable housing development to urban areas that already have extensive infrastructure in place, allowing for more cost-effective accommodation of new development.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee (on 06/19/2017)

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