New Jersey S2419 allows municipalities to prioritize affordable housing for first responders.

New Jersey S2419 permits municipalities to establish an affordable housing preference for first responders. The bill authorizes municipalities to enter into agreements with developers to provide up to 50 percent of affordable housing units for low and moderate income first responders. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have served for at least two years. These first responders must apply within 90 days of the initial 120-day marketing period to receive preference.

New Jersey S2419 allows municipalities to prioritize affordable housing for first responders.

New Jersey S2419 permits municipalities to establish an affordable housing preference for first responders. The bill authorizes municipalities to enter into agreements with developers to provide up to 50 percent of affordable housing units for low and moderate income first responders. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have served for at least two years. These first responders must apply within 90 days of the initial 120-day marketing period to receive preference.