Commissioner Doria Responds
To Calls For COAH Deadline Extension
On December 23, 2008, Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria sent a letter to William Dressel, Executive Director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities indicating that COAH will not grant a request to extend the December 31 deadline for towns to submit their plans for providing affordable housing.
The full letter, which is available by clicking here, stated that “an across-the-board extension of the deadline would not be consistent with COAH’s statutory obligations under the Fair Housing Act.” Mr Doria also stated in the letter that “COAH is committed to continuing to work cooperatively with municipal officials in the planning process, and that cooperation certainly will continue as we move forward.”
Because of the acute need for affordable housing especially for the homeless, the Advocacy Network is pleased with this decision. The Advocacy Network submitted a letter of support of this decision.
The next step will be for the municipalities to work more closely with our members to develop permanent, affordable and supportive housing for homeless individuals and families.
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