In NJ, towns themselves are generally not paying for housing to be built out of their regular tax revenue.

In NJ, municipalities have developed all kinds of creative approaches to promoting affordable housing. From inclusionary zoning to pursuing state and federal housing subsidies, NJ municipalities are figuring out how to play a role in meeting their region's affordable housing needs. This includes some towns opting for the default zoning, meaning they do not need to go through the process of planning and re-zoning.