Housing (People with Disabilities)

This bill requires owners of multi-unit buildings with three or more floors (excluding cooperatives, condos, or certain common-interest properties) to give priority to senior citizens or disabled residents who want to move to a lower floor within the same building, maintaining the same bedroom count. Qualifying residents get first refusal over new applicants and other residents seeking lower-floor units. Owners must post a sign explaining this priority policy, and existing affordability or income restrictions remain in place. The law applies only to non-exempt buildings and takes effect immediately.

This bill exempts two groups from paying fees for New Jersey identification cards: people with disabilities and homeless individuals. To qualify, disabled applicants must provide proof of disability verified by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) with Social Security, while homeless applicants must submit proof of temporary residence through a social worker or shelter coordinator. The MVC must annually report waiver usage to the Office of Homelessness Prevention. The law does not change standard fees but creates specific pathways to avoid them for these groups.