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 detail affordable and senior citizen housing units within the county, organized by municipality. It includes specifics such as the name and address of each housing unit, the contact information of the property manager, application status, waitlist availability, and application instructions, including online links if applicable.
Furthermore, the bill mandates that the submitted information be published on the websites of the Department of Community Affairs, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, and the New Jersey Housing Resource Center. Counties with their own websites are also required to provide links to these state entities, ensuring that residents can easily access the compiled housing information. The act is set to take effect on the first day of the fourth month following its enactment.