News Updates
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New Lead Removal and Foreclosure Laws
Gov. Christie signed a law requiring homeowners and landlords to remove lead paint from their properties to limit children’s exposure to the toxic metal. Also in February he signed a bill to prevent foreclosures on houses damaged during Superstorm Sandy. Keep reading »
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New income eligibility agreement a statewide model
Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Douglas K. Wolfson approved an agreement last week that sets new income eligibility limits for the homes which will be built or preserved in East Brunswick as part of the township’s recently approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Keep reading »
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Inclusionary Zoning Expands Across the Country
Cities are increasingly looking into the possibility of inclusionary zoning bylaws to increase the availability of affordable housing in tight markets. Keep reading »
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Affordable Housing Settlement in Toms River
The Asbury Park Press reports that an agreement between the township and a state housing advocacy group requires the township to provide 1,285 units of affordable housing here through 2025—the fourth highest amount in the state. Keep reading »
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Supportive Housing Uses Innovative Funding
Housing project secures funding that was unavailable from conventional lenders Keep reading »