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NJ A652
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sean Kean
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AI Summary
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Requires the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), or its successor agency, to adopt new rules and regulations establishing a preference system for affordable housing applicants
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Municipalities would be required to prioritize current residents of the municipality when processing applications for affordable housing assistance
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The preference applies to persons and families who reside in the same municipality where they are applying for affordable housing
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Amends the existing Fair Housing Act (P.L.1985, c.222) to add this residency preference requirement
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs COAH to adopt regulations to require municipalities to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/9/2024