Establishes Whole-Home Repairs Program in HMFA; appropriates $25 million.
This bill creates the Whole-Home Repairs Program within the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to provide financial assistance for home improvements. It targets low-income homeowners and small landlords by offering grants to owners and forgivable loans to landlords who agree to limit rent increases for at least two years. The program specifically funds repairs for accessibility, safety, energy efficiency, and weatherization, with priority given to seniors, people with disabilities, and those facing immediate health risks. A total of $25 million is appropriated from the state's General Fund to support these efforts while ensuring that construction work pays prevailing wages.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
P
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
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