This bill establishes a centralized directory for affordable and senior citizen housing in New Jersey, requiring each county to submit monthly information to the Commissioner of Community Affairs. The information must be organized by municipality and include details such as the name and address of each housing unit, the contact information for property management, application status, waitlist availability, and instructions for applying for tenancy. This initiative aims to enhance public access to affordable housing resources.
The submitted information will be published and regularly updated on the websites of the Department of Community Affairs, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, and the New Jersey Housing Resource Center. Additionally, counties with their own websites must provide links to these state resources, ensuring that residents can easily access the compiled information. The bill is set to take effect four months after its enactment.