N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-286
Fund; appropriation; housing demonstration fund moneys
Operative Text
There is appropriated to the Department of Community Affairs $1,650,000.00 to establish a fund for the purpose of providing temporary rental and other housing assistance to persons who are homeless or in imminent danger of losing housing, providing interest subsidies to encourage increased availability of affordable housing pursuant to subsection g. of section 24 of P.L.1944, c. 85 (C. 52:27C-24) and paying the administrative cost of the temporary rental and other housing assistance and interest subsidy programs. Loans made from this fund shall be repaid to the Department of Community Affairs for redeposit in the fund. In addition, the Department of Community Affairs is authorized to apply up to $500,000.00 of Housing Demonstration Fund moneys for the purpose of providing loans and grants for the acquisition, construction, repair or rehabilitation of structures which are to be operated as shelters for homeless persons by one or more agencies designated for that purpose pursuant to P.L.1983, c. 343, when it appears to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs that assistance is necessary in order to permit an agency to provide sufficient accommodations for persons likely to be in need of shelter. L.1984, c. 180, s. 8, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.
Under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-286, New Jersey law appropriated $1,650,000 to the Department of Community Affairs to create a fund supporting temporary rental and other housing assistance for people who are homeless or at imminent risk of losing their housing, as well as interest subsidies aimed at expanding affordable housing availability. Loans issued from this fund are required to be repaid to the Department for redeposit, keeping the fund available for ongoing use. Additionally, up to $500,000 from the Housing Demonstration Fund may be directed toward loans and grants for acquiring, constructing, repairing, or rehabilitating structures operated as shelters for homeless individuals by designated agencies.
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N.J.S.A. 52:27D-286 does not impose direct obligations on private landlords, but property owners involved in affordable housing or shelter operations may find relevance in the interest subsidy and grant programs it establishes. Operators of structures designated as shelters for homeless persons under P.L.1983, c. 343 may be eligible for loans or grants from the Housing Demonstration Fund when the Commissioner of Community Affairs determines assistance is necessary. Compliant operators in this space generally maintain documentation of their designation status and the nature of accommodations provided in order to support any application for such assistance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 52:27D-286 establishes a state-level fund intended to benefit individuals who are homeless or at imminent risk of losing their housing, through temporary rental assistance and related programs administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Tenants facing housing instability may be among those the fund was designed to serve, and contacting the Department of Community Affairs directly can help individuals learn whether assistance programs funded under this provision are currently active and accepting applicants. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid groups familiar with New Jersey housing law can also help individuals understand what resources may be available under this and related provisions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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