A 3990 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes NJHousing pilot program for rental assistance.

This bill establishes a 24-month pilot program providing monthly cash assistance to 300 low-income renters in New Jersey at risk of eviction. It targets households where rent consumes a high percentage of income ("rent burdened"), with eligibility based on income, rent burden, and eviction risk. Selected households receive direct monthly cash payments (no spending restrictions) calculated using a department formula, funded by a $6.55 million appropriation. The program includes random county-based lottery selection, public outreach, and post-program surveys to evaluate impact.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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