New Jersey towns dispute affordable housing construction quotas

Many towns in New Jersey are disputing new state rules about affordable housing. They argue that the requirements for how many affordable units they need to build are too high. Over 160 municipalities have formally challenged the quotas set by the state last fall. These efforts aim to provide more affordable apartments and houses for low- and middle-income families. The Fair Share Housing Center, a nonprofit organization, has analyzed 446 municipal resolutions from towns participating in the state's housing program. Out of these, 286 towns agreed with the state’s calculations on the number of affordable units needed. However, those that opposed the quotas believe they are unrealistic for their local communities.