Requires DCA to continuously maintain open enrollment period for federal Housing Choice Voucher Program pre-applications.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to maintain a continuous open enrollment period for applicants seeking pre-applications to the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program. It directly affects renters applying for housing assistance by allowing them to submit pre-applications anytime, rather than during limited enrollment windows. The key provision mandates the DCA to keep enrollment open year-round for the waiting list, as long as federal law permits. This change aims to streamline access to the program without altering the federal voucher rules themselves.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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