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NJ A1228

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Inganamort

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with substantive certification under New Jersey's Fair Housing Act may reserve affordable housing units for priority access by specific eligible groups.
  • Corporate-sponsored affordable housing units can be prioritized for employees of that corporate sponsor who meet low or moderate income qualifications.
  • Farm owners who employ migrant workers may give priority access to those migrant workers for affordable housing units they sponsor.
  • Homeowners who create accessory dwelling units as affordable housing may give priority to family members who meet income qualifications.
  • Units meeting these preferential criteria are exempt from affirmative regional marketing requirements while still counting toward the municipality's fair share housing obligation.

Legislative Description

Authorizes municipalities that petition for or receive substantive certification pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act" to make certain affordable housing units available on a preferential basis to certain eligible persons.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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