ACR 92 proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate revenue from New Jersey's recreational marijuana sales tax to property tax relief. It would create a special "Recreational Marijuana Sales Tax Account" within the Property Tax Relief Fund, requiring all annual marijuana tax revenue to be automatically placed there. This dedicated funding must be used exclusively for a uniform property tax credit for homeowners who live in their home as their primary residence and pay annual property taxes. The amendment requires voter approval before taking effect, as it would change the state constitution.
This bill redirects 75% of annual unclaimed electric, gas, and water utility deposits from the Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund to designated statewide nonprofit public utility assistance organizations (like SHARES). It directly affects low-income residential customers who have exhausted other utility assistance resources and are facing temporary payment difficulties. The key mechanism requires the Board of Public Utilities to select an eligible nonprofit to receive these funds, which must be used exclusively to prevent utility service termination or restore service for qualifying households. Organizations must annually report recipient numbers, assistance amounts, and fund usage to the Board of Public Utilities. (Bill A-1048, introduced January 13, 2026)
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.
This bill (A 2805) allows New Jersey municipalities to use up to 30% of funds from municipal development fees - collected from residential developers - to provide down payment assistance grants for first-time veteran homebuyers. Each veteran would receive a grant of up to $15,000, and these grants would not count as income for eligibility in other state programs or for tax purposes. The funds must come from existing municipal development trust funds designated for housing affordability assistance under state law. The bill does not create new taxes or fees but redirects a portion of existing development fee revenue toward veteran homebuying support.
This bill (A2850) requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to restart the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program using leftover funds, to help homeowners still needing financial assistance after Superstorm Sandy. It directly affects Sandy-impacted homeowners who have unmet recovery and rebuilding needs, as defined by prior law. The key mechanism is the DCA accepting new grant applications to provide funding for these unmet needs, using only uncommitted state appropriations. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill modifies New Jersey's zoning law to exempt certain amendments from standard public notice requirements. Specifically, when a municipality amends its zoning ordinance solely to add a new type of use (such as a new business or building category) within an existing zoning district, the usual 10-day notice to property owners within 200 feet and other entities no longer applies. The change streamlines the process for local governments to update zoning for new uses without administrative steps like mailed notices or public hearings. It directly affects municipalities and developers seeking to add uses (e.g., a coffee shop in a commercial zone) without triggering full notice obligations. This does not apply to other zoning changes, such as boundary adjustments or classification shifts.
This New Jersey bill (A2656) increases the percentage of rental payments that count toward property tax deductions for tenants from 18% to 30%. It directly affects renters living in qualifying residential rental properties used as their principal residence. The key change modifies how "rent constituting property taxes" is calculated, allowing tenants to deduct a larger portion of their rent from gross income. This adjustment lowers taxable income for eligible renters but does not change the $15,000 deduction cap. The bill amends the Property Tax Deduction Act (N.J.S.A. 54A:3A-15 et seq.) and applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2020.
This bill requires New Jersey's insurance commissioner to establish a mandatory plan providing homeowners insurance to residents who cannot obtain coverage through regular channels, with special focus on properties at risk of flooding. All licensed insurers in the state must participate under a fair rating system that ensures rates cover plan costs without external subsidies. The plan must include a system for insurers to transfer applicants to other providers and requires annual financial reports to the legislature on rate adequacy and plan stability. It directly affects homeowners in high-risk flood areas who face coverage gaps in the private insurance market.
This bill provides an extra $10 million in state funding for community projects in Paterson through the New Jersey Community Development Corporation. The funds are specifically allocated to three projects: $4 million for the Great Falls Youth Center at 52 Front Street, $3 million for a STEM/AI Innovation Hub at 59 Spruce Street, and $3 million for affordable housing with retail space at 98 Spruce Street. The funding is supplemental to existing appropriations and targets physical improvements and services in Paterson. The bill directs the corporation to use these funds immediately for these designated projects.
This concurrent resolution (ACR 119) urges the U.S. President and Congress to enact federal legislation similar to two 2019 bills: the "Eviction Crisis Act" and the "Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act." It directly addresses the housing crisis affecting low-income families, citing that 3 in 4 low-income households in need of housing aid are denied help, 6 million families lack stable housing, and over 150,000 New Jersey families faced eviction in 2018. The resolution requests Congress to pass comparable measures - such as improving eviction data, reducing preventable evictions, and creating 500,000 new housing vouchers - to help families spend less than half their income on housing. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new programs but formally advocates for federal action based on these specific legislative models.
