S.1501

Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.

The bill establishes guidelines for determining the creditworthiness of applicants seeking to rent affordable housing units in New Jersey. It aims to address the shortage of affordable housing by ensuring that low- and moderate-income households are not unfairly denied housing opportunities. The bill prohibits landlords from using credit scores and other risk assessments to evaluate the creditworthiness of applicants with state or federal tenant-based housing subsidies, except in specific circumstances.

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Where it stands

Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee