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NJ A1228
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Inganamort
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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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