New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1277

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

Impact

The bill recognizes that municipalities have historically endured significant expenses in meeting their fair share of affordable housing obligations, a burden ultimately borne by taxpayers. It is posited that the New Jersey Supreme Court has indicated that the state's Legislature should take primary responsibility for affordable housing policy. By delaying the fourth round, the bill seeks to alleviate immediate financial pressures on municipalities while providing them the leeway to strategize and plan effectively for their housing commitments.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1277 aims to delay the commencement of the fourth round of affordable housing obligations in New Jersey until July 1, 2028. This delay is crucial as it allows for the accumulation of data from the previous housing rounds, which is deemed essential for accurately assessing regional housing needs and obligations on a municipal level. The legislation comes in response to ongoing economic hardships faced by municipalities, compounded by challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which have made it increasingly difficult for communities to meet their affordable housing requirements.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the delay of affordable housing obligations, particularly from advocates who may argue that this bill could hinder efforts to address the state's ongoing housing crisis. Critics might assert that additional delays could exacerbate the existing shortfall of affordable housing, thus impacting vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the discussion on how to clarify the process for establishing municipal obligations under the Mount Laurel doctrine may lead to further debates among legislators and stakeholders concerned about housing justice and availability.

Companion Bills

NJ S881

Same As Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

NJ S3739

Carry Over Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

NJ A5402

Carry Over Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

Previously Filed As

NJ A5402

Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

NJ S881

Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

NJ S3739

Delays fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028.

NJ A1278

Clarifies scope of affordable housing obligations.

NJ S392

Imposes moratorium on affordable housing litigation until December 31, 2028.

NJ S989

Imposes moratorium on affordable housing litigation until December 31, 2028.

NJ S4065

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.

NJ A441

Establishes "Subcommittee on Affordable Housing Needs" within "Joint Committee on Housing Affordability"; requires subcommittee to make determinations concerning affordable housing needs.

NJ A5277

Clarifies scope of affordable housing obligations.

NJ A5318

Reduces term of affordability required for affordable housing created through middle housing construction or conversion.

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