A 265 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires local governing body and DCA to suspend collection of certificate of occupancy and related inspection fees for homes being rented by persons identified by FEMA as displaced individuals.

This bill suspends local fees for certificates of occupancy and related inspections for homes rented by individuals displaced by Hurricane Sandy and identified by FEMA. It applies to all affected rental units during a six-month period starting from the bill's enactment date. Local governments and the Department of Community Affairs may still collect these fees but must submit a report to the State Treasurer to receive reimbursement for uncollected fees during the suspension. The policy directly aids displaced renters by reducing housing costs during recovery, while ensuring local entities are financially compensated for lost revenue.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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