Concerns eviction and homelessness prevention; requires new charge for filing for eviction action.

This bill increases the fee for filing an eviction action in New Jersey from $50 to $150. Landlords who initiate eviction cases will pay this new fee, and all revenue will fund the Office of Eviction Prevention. The office will use these funds to provide direct services like resource navigators who help tenants access rental assistance, homelessness prevention programs, legal support, and rapid rehousing options. The goal is to reduce evictions by addressing root causes and preventing long-term housing instability for tenants.