S 3226 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Regulates institutional investor activities related to ownership of single-family homes, including purchase and lease; supports certain homebuyer assistance programs.

This bill regulates how large investment firms (defined as "institutional investors") can buy, own, or lease single-family homes in New Jersey. It requires these investors to register with the state's Community Affairs Commissioner and restricts them from purchasing homes that are actively listed for sale on public real estate databases. The bill explicitly excludes nonprofits focused on affordable housing, family trusts, and family-owned limited liability companies from these regulations. It also includes provisions to support existing homebuyer assistance programs, aiming to increase housing options for low- and moderate-income residents.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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