A 5625 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires application option enhancement for certain housing, shelter, and rental assistance administered by DCA.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to allow multiple application methods for housing, shelter, and rental assistance programs - including Section 8 housing assistance and the State rental assistance program - instead of limiting applicants to online options alone. It mandates that applicants must be able to apply via regular mail, email, in-person delivery, or fax, where permitted by federal law. The policy directly affects individuals seeking state-administered housing aid, particularly those without reliable internet access. The bill aims to improve accessibility for vulnerable populations by expanding how they can submit applications. It takes effect three months after enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Carter)
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
May 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
lower
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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