New Jersey § 40a:12a-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:12a-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:12a-20.
a. The municipality, county , or housing authority shall establish rules and regulations concerning admissions
to any housing project which shall provide priority categories for persons displaced
or caused to be displaced by public action or by redevelopment projects, highway programs , or other public works; persons living in housing found to be “substandard” within
the meaning of P.L.1966, c. 168 ( C.2A:42-74 et seq. ) or P.L.1971, c. 224 ( C.2A:42-85 et seq. ), or otherwise violative of minimum health and safety standards; persons and families
who, by reason of family income, family size , or disabilities have special needs; and elderly persons. b. A housing authority established pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1992, c. 79 ( C.40A:12A-17 ) shall advertise on its Internet website or on a webpage on the Internet website
of the local unit that established the housing authority, in both English and Spanish,
notice of when it is accepting applications for its housing assistance waiting list,
unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, rule, or regulation. The electronic advertisement shall be in addition to any notice currently being
published in a newspaper, as applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:12a-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:12a-20 cover?
Section 40a:12a-20 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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