S 4832 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes establishment of municipal homelessness trust funds and adoption of homeless housing plans by municipalities.

This bill, S 4832 (the "Municipal Homelessness Trust Fund Act"), allows New Jersey municipalities to create dedicated trust funds to address homelessness. Municipalities may establish these funds by adding up to $3 in fees to building permits, business licenses, fines, or other existing collections, with funds used exclusively for permanent housing solutions. Key provisions require municipalities to adopt a "homeless housing plan" (developed with community input) and use trust fund money for: acquiring/rehabilitating permanent housing, rental assistance vouchers, supportive services for housed individuals, and prevention programs for at-risk families. Funds cannot cover general municipal debt, and annual reports on fund usage must be submitted to the state Department of Community Affairs. The bill directly affects local governments and people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in New Jersey.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 6, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Total actions
4
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2
Committee
1
Amendments
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Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment (32-7) (Ruiz)
upper
Nov 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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