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NJ A1206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alexander Schnall

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the required affordability term from 30-40 years to 10 years for low- and moderate-income housing units created through middle housing construction or conversion
  • Defines "middle housing" as buildings containing 2-4 housing units, including connected townhouses
  • Defines "middle housing conversion" as renovation or reconstruction of buildings with 4 or fewer units to add affordable housing, including accessory dwelling unit construction
  • Amends P.L.1985, c.222 (Fair Housing Act) and P.L.2024, c.2 to allow the reduced affordability period for qualifying middle housing developments
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Alexander "Avi" Schnall (District 30 - Monmouth and Ocean Counties) for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Reduces term of affordability required for affordable housing created through middle housing construction or conversion.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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