Municipalities preparing to either accept the housing obligation numbers prepared by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) or to modify those numbers based on other factors are required to submit resolutions to do so by the end of the month.
In response to member requests, the League has prepared model resolutions.
The first model resolution can be used if you plan to accept the numbers HYPERLINK "https://www.njlm.org/DocumentCenter/View/11503/2025-01-09-Sample-resolution-accepting-DCA-numbers" as prepared by the DCA.
The second resolution can be used if you plan to propose an alternate number based on local circumstances.
The resolutions should not be considered legal advice, and neither should be modified to your particular circumstances. Please consult with your municipality’s attorneys and planners.
Our thanks to League General Counsel Trishka Cecil for the preparation of these documents.
In addition, let us call your attention to the recent action by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to implement the recent changes to the Fair Housing Act.
Directive #14-24 provides information on how municipalities and other parties must file with the program, whether that be a review or challenges to the municipal calculation of affordable housing obligations or challenges to plans.
You are encouraged to review the Directive with your municipal attorney and other professionals for more information.
Questions regarding the Program or Directive# 14-24 should be directed to the AOC's Civil Practice Division at CivilWebSites.Mailbox@njcourts.gov or 609-815-2900, ext. 54900.
Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.