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Law department seeks resolution to preserve city’s position as Fair Housing Act deadline dispute continues

Jersey City Municipal Council · March 10, 2026

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Summary

The law department asked the council to adopt a resolution exercising the city’s rights regarding the March 15, 2026 Fair Housing Act deadline while declaratory-judgment discussions continue over rehab‑credit numbers. The measure is intended to limit exposure to potential lawsuits during resolution of technical disagreements.

John McKinney of the law department summarized agenda item 10.12, a resolution to exercise the city’s rights in connection with a March 15, 2026 deadline created by amendments to the Fair Housing Act. McKinney explained the city and outside parties remain in dispute over how many needed rehab units should be…

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