A 1336 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Modifies procedure for fire districts to request exemption from property tax levy cap.

This bill changes how fire districts in New Jersey can request permission to raise property taxes above the standard 2% annual levy cap. Currently, fire districts must seek voter approval through a public referendum to exceed the cap, but this bill allows them to instead apply directly to the Local Finance Board for approval. The Board must consider the fire district's specific financial circumstances, such as budget changes or revenue shifts, when reviewing the request. If denied, the Board's decision is final for that fiscal year with no appeals allowed. This applies only to fire districts, not other local governments like municipalities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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