Which legislation established the council on affordable housing?

The correct answer is rooted in the establishment of the Council on Affordable Housing, which was created through the legislative response to the Mt. Laurel court decisions. The Fair Housing Act of 1985 specifically sought to address the housing needs of low- and moderate-income individuals by ensuring municipalities in New Jersey met their affordable housing obligations. This act aimed to provide a framework for the development and allocation of affordable housing units, leading to the establishment of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to oversee compliance and implementation of affordable housing policies within the state.

Other decisions, such as the Mt. Laurel I and II court rulings, played a significant role in shaping the necessity for affordable housing but were not legislative acts themselves. These rulings established the legal precedent requiring municipalities to provide for affordable housing. The Fair Housing Act of 1988 further expanded on these principles but came after the establishment of COAH. Therefore, the Fair Housing Act of 1985 is recognized as the legislation that specifically established the council.