N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287k
Homeless housing plan, resolution adopted by municipalities
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4. A municipality, in consultation with the Office of Homelessness Prevention in the Department of Community Affairs and one or more community-based organizations that operate in or serve the municipality, may by resolution adopt a homeless housing plan to address the housing needs of persons experiencing homelessness within its jurisdiction, which shall be in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2025, c.348 (C.52:27D-287h et seq.). The plan shall include provisions for administration of a trust fund for the purpose of receiving funds, as established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2025, c.348 (C.52:27D-287l), and a strategic local plan to identify and address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness within the jurisdiction, including strategies to reduce the need for emergency room care, hospital care, law enforcement, foster care, and other social services associated with persons experiencing homelessness. The homeless housing plan shall establish guidelines for the award of grants or loans from the trust fund. L.2025, c.348, s.4.
Under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287k, New Jersey municipalities have the option—but are not required—to adopt a formal homeless housing plan by resolution. Any such plan must be developed in consultation with the state's Office of Homelessness Prevention and local community-based organizations, and must include a trust fund mechanism and a strategic local plan targeting the needs of people experiencing homelessness. The strategic component is expected to address downstream effects on emergency, hospital, law enforcement, foster care, and other social services, and must set out guidelines for awarding grants or loans from the trust fund.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287k is primarily a municipal governance provision rather than a direct landlord-compliance mandate, but property owners and managers operating in municipalities that adopt a homeless housing plan under this section may find that local grant or loan programs funded through the associated trust fund become available to support housing initiatives. Operators who work with housing-insecure populations or who participate in local affordable-housing programs generally stay informed of any resolutions their municipality adopts under P.L.2025, c.348. Monitoring local government agendas and engaging with community-based organizations named in the planning process can help operators understand how trust fund guidelines may affect available resources or local housing priorities.
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-287k creates a framework through which municipalities can develop plans and funding streams specifically aimed at addressing the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness. If a municipality adopts a homeless housing plan under this provision, residents and individuals experiencing homelessness may have access to grants or loans administered through the local trust fund established pursuant to P.L.2025, c.348. Tenant-rights organizations and community-based groups involved in the planning process can be a starting point for learning whether a local plan exists, what resources it makes available, and how to access them.
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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