New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4691

Introduced

9/12/24

Refer

9/12/24

Caption

Makes supplemental appropriation of $100 million to Affordable Housing Production Fund in DCA for completion of 100-percent affordable housing projects.

Impact

If enacted, A4691 could significantly enhance the state's capacity to meet housing demands for lower-income residents. The authorized funds can potentially help municipalities address their fair share of affordable housing obligations as mandated by court judgments. Increased funding through this bill may lead to a more substantial number of affordable housing units being built or completed, directly benefiting communities in need of affordable options.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4691 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $100 million to the Affordable Housing Production Fund managed by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The primary aim of this bill is to bolster the production and completion of 100-percent affordable housing projects within New Jersey. This fund, established under a previous law (P.L.2022, c.49), is designed to assist municipalities financially in contracting with developers dedicated to creating housing projects exclusively for low- and moderate-income households.

Contention

While the intention behind A4691 is to increase affordable housing availability, discussions around it may center on the effectiveness and efficiency of allocating state funds for this purpose. Some stakeholders might raise concerns regarding how these funds are distributed and whether they adequately address local needs in diverse communities. Furthermore, the adequacy of existing frameworks for overseeing these projects could become a point of contention, as successful implementation will depend on effective local government collaboration and developer engagement.

Latest NJ A4691 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ S3469

Same As Makes supplemental appropriation of $100 million to Affordable Housing Production Fund in DCA for completion of 100-percent affordable housing projects.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1722

Makes supplemental appropriation of $100 million to Affordable Housing Production Fund in DCA for completion of 100-percent affordable housing projects.

NJ A1737

Dedicates 50 percent of revenues collected from additional fees and taxes imposed on real property transfers valued over $1 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

NJ A2246

Appropriates $125 million for creation of affordable housing to restore diversions from "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund."

NJ A2161

Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

NJ A1206

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

NJ S3103

Dedicates 50 percent of revenues collected from additional fees and taxes imposed on real property transfers valued over $1 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

NJ S2723

Appropriates $125 million for creation of affordable housing to restore diversions from "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund."

NJ A1304

Establishes centralized directory for affordable housing, and housing for senior citizens and veterans.

NJ A1247

Increases maximum municipal percentage of affordable fair share housing satisfied by age-restricted units to 50 percent.

NJ A3748

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.

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