How Hamilton Uses Housing Credits to Reduce Development
Can a municipality earn "extra credit" for affordable housing?
In this clip from The Wilton Report, Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin explains New Jersey's affordable housing credit system and why affordable units built near the Hamilton Train Station count as 1.5 units toward the township's housing obligation.
It's one piece of a broader strategy designed to meet state requirements while limiting overall development. If you've ever wondered how affordable housing quotas are calculated-or why transit-oriented development is such a big focus-this interview breaks it down.
Watch the full interview on The Wilton Report YouTube channel for the complete conversation covering affordable housing, redevelopment, property taxes, CHOP's expansion into Hamilton, and much more. https://youtu.be/-RZze1sTHiw?si=kJSW7bp0TDN4AyEu
