This bill allows surviving spouses to claim a partial homestead property tax reimbursement for the days their deceased spouse lived during the tax year, even if the surviving spouse doesn't meet the standard eligibility requirements. Currently, reimbursement eligibility must be met as of December 31 of the tax year, which prevents surviving spouses from claiming any reimbursement if the deceased spouse died earlier in the year. The bill creates a pro-rata claim based on the number of days the deceased spouse lived (including the date of death) during the tax year. It directly affects surviving spouses of deceased New Jersey residents who previously qualified for the homestead tax reimbursement but are now ineligible themselves. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill establishes a 24-month pilot program that provides monthly cash payments to up to 300 New Jersey households struggling with rent burden (rent as a percentage of income) and at risk of eviction. Eligible households will be selected via a random lottery by county, based on criteria including income, rent burden, and eviction risk. The Department of Community Affairs will administer the program, calculating monthly payments based on each household’s rent burden and income, with payments starting eight months after enactment and continuing for 24 months. The program uses state funds to cover administrative costs, outreach, and the cash transfers, and includes a post-program survey to collect data from participants and applicants.
This bill (A2797) prohibits real estate sellers from requiring buyers to pay the realty transfer fee that state law legally requires sellers to pay. It directly affects buyers and sellers in property transactions by preventing sellers from shifting this cost to buyers through contracts. The key mechanism allows buyers to sue sellers who violate this rule, recovering the fee they paid plus $1,000 and their legal costs. The law reaffirms that sellers, not buyers, are statutorily responsible for this fee under existing New Jersey law.
This bill revises foreclosure sale procedures for residential properties in New Jersey, directly affecting sheriffs, lenders, homeowners, and nonprofit community development corporations (CDCs). Key changes include requiring sheriffs to sell foreclosed properties within 150 days, mandating specific notice rules (including Fair Debt Collection Act compliance), and establishing a 3.5% deposit requirement for nonprofits or residents who plan to occupy the property for 84+ months. It also prohibits lenders from delaying sales if a nonprofit or homeowner intends to bid, and requires disclosure of property occupancy status before sale. The bill amends existing law (P.L.1995, c.244) and is currently pending in committee (introduced Jan. 2026).
This bill prohibits sewerage authorities in New Jersey from charging new connection or tapping fees when redeveloping property that has been connected to the sewer system for 20 or more years. It applies even if the property was inactive for a period or if the redevelopment requires modifying the existing sewer connection. Property owners who paid such fees in protest before the law took effect are entitled to reimbursement from the sewerage authority. The law aims to reduce financial barriers to redeveloping vacant or obsolete properties that already contributed to the sewer system through prior fees or usage.
This bill (NJ A432) requires landlords in New Jersey to inspect rental properties within 90 days for lead service lines (pipes connecting water mains to buildings) or lead plumbing. If lead pipes are found, landlords must disclose this to current tenants and provide written notice about health risks to prospective tenants before new leases. Violations carry a $500 penalty per offense, with each day of noncompliance considered a separate violation. The law directly affects all landlords of residential rental properties in New Jersey and aims to ensure tenants are informed about potential lead exposure in drinking water.
This bill exempts senior citizens, blind individuals, and disabled persons from specific realty transfer fees when buying or selling their owner-occupied one- or two-family homes. It eliminates the State portion of the basic fee and general purpose fee for qualifying sellers and removes a 1% fee for qualifying buyers purchasing homes over $1 million. The exemption does not apply if the property is jointly owned by someone who doesn't meet the eligibility criteria. All affected transactions must still comply with standard transfer requirements, and fees not collected due to this exemption are redirected to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
This New Jersey bill (S 3371) prohibits State-chartered banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions from requiring certain disabled veterans or their surviving spouses to disclose annual property tax obligations when applying for a mortgage or refinancing a primary residence. It directly affects veterans certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service-connected disability, or their surviving spouses. Instead of listing property taxes, lenders must obtain a certification from the local assessor confirming the applicant qualifies for the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption (under existing law). The requirement applies only to properties where the veteran or spouse occupies the dwelling as their primary residence and currently meets all exemption criteria except property ownership.
This bill (S 3395) expands the definition of "qualifying municipality" for receiving urban aid under New Jersey's 1978 urban aid law. It modifies eligibility criteria by adjusting thresholds related to property tax metrics, population density, and publicly financed housing requirements. Municipalities that previously did not meet the old standards - such as some with higher population density or specific housing characteristics - may now qualify for aid. The change directly affects local governments seeking state urban aid funding, potentially increasing the number of eligible municipalities under the program.
This bill prohibits domestic violence shelters in New Jersey from denying services to individuals based on their disability or perceived disability. It directly affects shelters operating under the 1979 "Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence Act" and the people seeking their services. The law makes such denials unlawful discrimination, requiring the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations under the existing "Law Against Discrimination." Penalties for violations range from $10,000 to $50,000, depending on prior offenses within specific timeframes.
