This bill requires developers of certain affordable housing projects to meet specific green building standards. It applies to new inclusionary affordable housing developments and existing units undergoing major renovations, mandating compliance with Energy Star standards for construction and renovation. Key provisions include using LED lighting with occupancy sensors, requiring Energy Star-rated appliances, incorporating solar facilities where feasible (with a formal exemption process), and implementing features like EV charging stations and native landscaping. Developers must also test soil for contamination before new construction on inclusionary housing sites. These requirements aim to reduce energy use and environmental impact in affordable housing developments.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to count certain dwellings used by agricultural workers toward their fair share housing obligation. Specifically, it permits municipalities to credit one housing unit for every existing or newly constructed dwelling on agricultural land that serves low- or moderate-income migrant or seasonal farm workers. To qualify, the dwelling must be exclusively for farm workers, meet income standards, and be on agricultural property. This change directly affects municipalities with agricultural land seeking to comply with state housing requirements. The policy modifies how housing obligations are calculated under existing law, focusing on crediting existing farm worker housing rather than requiring new construction.
New Jersey's A-3989 prohibits landlords from using or purchasing algorithmic software that sets, recommends, or advises on residential rent prices or occupancy rates. It specifically bans tools analyzing non-public competitor data (like actual rent prices or lease details from other landlords) to coordinate pricing, including AI-based systems. The bill exempts aggregated rental reports published by trade associations and tools used for government affordable housing programs. Violations trigger penalties under New Jersey's Antitrust Act, such as fines up to $500 per day per unit or criminal charges, and do not restrict landlords from setting rents based on public data or internal management.
This bill (A3586) requires New Jersey's Division of Purchase and Property to create an annual report analyzing all state-owned real property for potential use as affordable housing. The report must inventory all state-owned land and buildings, including those held by agencies or authorities, and assess feasibility for low- and moderate-income housing development under existing law. The Division must submit this report to the Governor and Legislature within 13 months of the bill's effective date, then annually thereafter, and post it online. The bill directly affects state agencies managing property and requires them to systematically evaluate underutilized assets for housing opportunities.
S 3410 establishes the "Entry-Level Home Development Fund" with a $300 million appropriation to provide gap financing for developers building low- to middle-income housing. The fund, administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, covers financing shortfalls that prevent developers from constructing housing affordable to households earning up to 120% of the area median income. This program directly supports developers of qualifying projects and aims to increase housing supply for low- to middle-income residents who face affordability challenges due to high prices and limited inventory. The bill defines "low- to middle-income housing" as units reserved for households meeting specific income thresholds, without mandating additional requirements for project locations or developer types.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to earn extra credit toward their affordable housing requirements by reserving units for low- or moderate-income teachers. Specifically, each housing unit reserved for a teacher household earns one full credit plus half a bonus credit. The bill defines "teacher" broadly as anyone employed to teach pre-K through 12th grade in public or private schools. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill, "The Manufactured Home Park Protection Act" (A-790), gives residents in certain manufactured home communities (with 10+ sites) the right to buy their land before the landowner sells to outsiders. It requires landowners to notify resident homeowners and a state-listed registry of affordable housing nonprofits when selling the community. Residents can form groups or purchase entities to collectively buy the land, with the Department of Community Affairs maintaining a public list of nonprofits ready to assist. The bill modifies existing law to prioritize resident ownership and prevent displacement in these communities. (Note: The bill was withdrawn after being superseded by P.L.2025, c.362.)
This bill (A 3016) allows New Jersey municipalities to reserve affordable housing units specifically for low- and moderate-income veterans, counting each such unit as a full credit toward the municipality's required affordable housing obligation. It defines "veteran" broadly (including those discharged with military pay) and specifies that units in facilities like Veterans Haven or transitional housing for homeless veterans qualify. The bill amends existing law to ensure these veteran-reserved units receive full credit, similar to other affordable housing units, without requiring additional municipal funding. It directly affects municipalities responsible for meeting housing obligations and veterans seeking affordable housing.
This bill imposes an annual $20,000 tax on entities owning more than 20 single-family homes in New Jersey as of the last day of the tax year. It targets large investors like hedge funds, private equity firms, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), but excludes nonprofits, homeowners who build/rehab homes, and owners of federally subsidized housing. Revenue from this tax will fund down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers seeking family ownership. The tax applies to each home above the 20-home threshold, with reporting due quarterly and specific exemptions for certain sales or ownership reductions.
This bill bans landlords from using credit scores or credit reports to screen applicants for affordable housing programs. It directly affects low- and moderate-income renters applying for subsidized housing or units restricted to income-eligible households. The law requires landlords to conduct individualized assessments of applicants' ability to pay rent, rather than relying on credit scores, which often unfairly reject tenants facing financial hardship. It also defines key terms like "affordable housing applicant" and specifies income thresholds based on rent share, not total rent.
