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Using New Jersey's Local Redevelopment and Housing Law

This section of the Gateway focuses on how redevelopment - particularly the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LRHL) - works in New Jersey. The information found in the sections below is based on the soon-to-be-released book, The Redevelopment Handbook: A Guide to Rebuilding New Jersey's Communities , written for the NJ Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association.

The information in this section, while useful, does not replace the need to consult professionals when trying to redevelop a piece of property in your town.
A New Context for Redevelopment
Choosing Redevelopment
Alternatives to Redevelopment
Caveats and Cautions

Statutory & Constitutional Requirements
The Statutory Criteria
Tax Exemptions & Abatements

The Redevelopment Process
The Players and their Roles
Redevelopment Powers & Entities
Designating an Area in Need of Redevelopment
Areas in Need of Rehabilitation
The Redevelopment Plan
The Redeveloper & the Redevelopment Agreement