Directs COAH to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications.

This bill amends the Council on Affordable Housing's duties to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications. It mandates the Council on Affordable Housing to adopt regulations that require municipalities to give preference to residents who have applied for affordable housing assistance and reside in the municipality. The bill also outlines specific criteria for housing units to be eligible for inclusion in municipal fair share plans, including compliance with construction codes and affordability standards.

Directs COAH to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications.

This bill amends the Council on Affordable Housing's duties to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications. It mandates the Council on Affordable Housing to adopt regulations that require municipalities to give preference to residents who have applied for affordable housing assistance and reside in the municipality. The bill also outlines specific criteria for housing units to be eligible for inclusion in municipal fair share plans, including compliance with construction codes and affordability standards.