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Frenchtown council adopts resolution backing change to Fair Housing Act methodology
Summary
The borough council voted to adopt Resolution 2025-31 supporting a proposed amendment to the New Jersey Fair Housing Act that would recalibrate municipal affordable-housing obligations based on issued construction permits rather than projected certificates of occupancy.
The Borough of Frenchtown council adopted Resolution 2025-31 endorsing a proposed amendment to the New Jersey Fair Housing Act. The resolution, presented as support for model language from the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys, passed by recorded roll call votes of present members.
A council adviser identified in the meeting as Albert summarized the proposed change: rather than basing municipal affordable-housing obligations on projected certificates of occupancy, the amendment would rely on actual construction permits issued over a defined period. "It's a way that many municipalities have felt that they got the short end on the number," Albert said, arguing the new methodology better reflects construction that has occurred in the last 10 years.
Council members recorded affirmative votes during roll call and the resolution was adopted. No further action or ordinance language was finalized at the meeting; adoption was a statement of municipal support for the proposed amendment.
