N.J. Stat. § 55:14K-80: Project declared public work

9. Any eligible project that conforms to the standards and requirements of P.L.1998, c.128 (C.55:14K-72 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto is hereby declared to be a public work in furtherance of the housing policy of this State, and any contribution of property, money or services in furtherance of such a program by a unit of local government shall be deemed an expense or cost incurred in furtherance of a public purpose.

L.1998,c.128,s.9.