NJ A876

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency must create a single online application on the Housing Resource Center website allowing individuals to pre-apply to multiple affordable and senior housing units simultaneously across selected municipalities, counties, or regions

The consolidated pre-application would determine initial eligibility and waitlist standing but not serve as final eligibility determination, covering rental, for-sale, temporary, and priority housing

All State and federal housing subsidy program applications must be consolidated into one application with capability for final eligibility determination

Consolidated subsidy application covers 10 programs including Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, State Rental Assistance, Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Homeless Prevention programs, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Universal Service Fund, Weatherization Assistance, and Lead-Safe Home Remediation

Takes effect immediately upon enactment