A4990

Adjusts method of determining regional need for affordable housing; permits timeline extension for municipalities to determine and plan for adjusted fair share obligations based on revisions to regional need.

Introduced·5/7/26
Introduced Text

Adjusts method for determining regional need for affordable housing in New Jersey.

The bill modifies the method for determining regional need for affordable housing in New Jersey, aiming to base calculations on objective housing market data and realistic development projections. It allows municipalities 90 days to adjust their housing element and fair share plans after receiving revised fair share obligation estimates from the Department of Community Affairs. The bill also repeals and replaces the findings section of the Fair Housing Act.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 7

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee