New Jersey municipalities have again received letters from the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) regarding the seizure of unused affordable housing trust funding. However, a recent court order provides at least a temporary reprieve. The Fair Share Housing Act allows the state to seize money that has gone
New Jersey municipalities have now received their letters from the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) regarding the seizure of unused affordable housing trust funding. However, they are refusing to go down without a fight. The most recent challenge, brought by the Fair Share Housing Center, argued that Gov.
A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that Gov. Chris Christie can seize unused affordable housing trust funds from New Jersey municipalities. However, municipalities must be given adequate notice as well as an opportunity to contest the transfer. Under current New Jersey affordable housing law, municipalities must spend money from
