"We had felt that the numbers [the state] came out with were reasonable ... so we wanted to try to resolve the matters as quickly and efficiently as possible," said Barnegat Township Attorney Christopher Dasti. This statement underscores the cooperation of local officials with state housing mandates, reflecting a proactive approach to address housing needs.
New Jersey officials are seeking to build more than 84,000 new affordable homes and rehabilitate another 65,000 units across the state by 2035, demonstrating a comprehensive strategy to improve housing availability and community support.
In a new affordable housing law passed last year, state lawmakers laid out how each town's obligation would be calculated for a 10-year period that begins in July. The systematic approach to housing obligations reflects a long-term commitment to address the affordable housing crisis.
Court records show that officials from seven towns, including Barnegat, have passed resolutions on their affordable housing numbers so far this month. All but one accepted the figures, at least for now, highlighting a significant trend of compliance among municipalities.
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