ACR 139 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Proposes constitutional amendment to require Statewide calculation of affordable housing obligation.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how New Jersey calculates affordable housing obligations for municipalities. Currently, towns must meet housing needs based on regional calculations, but this amendment would require the Legislature to determine a single statewide number representing the total affordable housing needed across the entire state. The change would shift the basis for municipal housing requirements from regional assessments to a statewide calculation, ensuring that the constitutional obligation is met through one unified figure rather than separate regional targets.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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