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NJ A2693
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher DePhillips
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AI Summary
- Municipalities would receive 1.5 credits (one standard credit plus one-half bonus credit) toward their fair share affordable housing obligation for each unit reserved for low- or moderate-income teacher households
- At least one household member must be employed as a teacher at the time of initial occupancy to qualify for the bonus credit
- "Teacher" is defined as any person employed to teach preschool through grade 12 in either public or non-public schools
- The bill supplements New Jersey's Fair Housing Act (P.L.1985, c.222) and would take effect immediately upon enactment
- Sponsored by Assemblymen DePhillips and Barlas of District 40 (Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Permits fair share affordable housing bonus credit for certain housing reserved for occupancy by teachers.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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