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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3466: Requires association of age-restricted common interest community to permit dwelling owner to transfer property without regard to age of buyer.

This bill requires age-restricted community associations in New Jersey to permit property owners to sell or transfer their homes to any buyer, regardless of the buyer's age, as long as the new owner certifies the unit will be occupied by someone meeting the community's federal age requirement (e.g., 55+ or 62+). It directly affects homeowners in these communities, the community associations managing them, and potential buyers. The key provision amends certification rules to ensure associations cannot block sales based on buyer age alone, while adding enforcement: the Commissioner of Community Affairs can penalize associations that restrict sales or buyers who fail to maintain compliance. Penalties apply if associations deny transfers or if buyers allow non-compliant occupants. The bill aims to streamline sales while preserving federal "housing for older persons" compliance.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 271: Increases annual income limit for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

This bill raises the annual income limit for New Jersey residents to qualify for homestead property tax reimbursement. It increases the threshold from $80,000 (for tax years 2009-2016) to $100,000 or less for both single and married individuals in tax year 2017 and subsequent years. The reimbursement program assists seniors (65+) and disabled residents who own or rent homes as their primary residence and meet income requirements. This change directly affects eligible homeowners and renters whose income falls below the new $100,000 cap, expanding access to tax relief. The policy modifies eligibility criteria without altering the program's core mechanism of reimbursing the difference between current and base-year property taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Renters

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1152: Increases FY2024 appropriation from General Fund to DCF for Center for Great Expectations by $1.5 million from $500,000 to $2.0 million.

This bill increases state funding for the Center for Great Expectations in Somerset by $1.5 million, raising its FY2024 appropriation from $500,000 to $2 million. The Center provides housing and services to over 1,000 vulnerable individuals annually, including homeless people, pregnant or parenting individuals, and those with mental health or substance use challenges. The additional funds will specifically support its adolescent residential program (the state's only such program), adult residential services for pregnant women, and outpatient mental health/substance abuse programs. This budget amendment directly addresses current funding shortfalls for these critical services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Mental Health Substance Abuse Homelessness

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 713: Requires mortgage lenders to maintain vacant, age-restricted dwelling units during foreclosure.

This bill requires mortgage lenders to maintain age-restricted residential properties (such as senior housing) during foreclosure proceedings. Lenders must notify local municipalities within 10 days of filing foreclosure papers, providing contact details for a local representative responsible for property upkeep if the unit becomes vacant. If the property falls into disrepair during foreclosure, municipalities can give lenders 30 days to fix violations before imposing penalties or seeking reimbursement for cleanup costs. The law specifically targets age-restricted units to prevent neglect that could disrupt vulnerable residents.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Mortgages

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 755: Establishes certain notice and compensation requirements for residential tenant displaced for purpose of renovation.

Bill A 755 requires landlords to compensate residential tenants $12 months' rent plus the cost of a moving truck/van when displacing them for renovation purposes. It applies when landlords: (1) file eviction actions citing renovation, (2) falsely claim renovation as the reason for personal occupancy, or (3) actually renovate within six months of displacement. Landlords must pay compensation 5 days before move-out (for eviction cases) or within 5 days of displacement (for occupancy cases), with 18% annual interest for late payments. Unpaid amounts become a priority lien on the property, recorded with the county clerk, to secure tenant compensation.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3989: Restricts use and sale of algorithmic devices for establishing rent price or occupancy of residential property.

New Jersey's A-3989 prohibits landlords from using or purchasing algorithmic software that sets, recommends, or advises on residential rent prices or occupancy rates. It specifically bans tools analyzing non-public competitor data (like actual rent prices or lease details from other landlords) to coordinate pricing, including AI-based systems. The bill exempts aggregated rental reports published by trade associations and tools used for government affordable housing programs. Violations trigger penalties under New Jersey's Antitrust Act, such as fines up to $500 per day per unit or criminal charges, and do not restrict landlords from setting rents based on public data or internal management.

Topics ✓ Housing ✗ Technology

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Landlords Renters Artificial Intelligence

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2994: Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.

This bill creates a special "Support Our Veterans" license plate in New Jersey, available to vehicle owners who pay a $50 application fee plus a $10 annual fee. The collected fees fund a dedicated "Support Our Veterans License Plate Fund," which annually supports the Veterans Haven Council's services for homeless veterans housed at Veterans Haven facilities. The fund, managed within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, covers costs for veterans' housing and support programs. The plate design will be chosen with input from the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, and initial costs are offset by donations from the Veterans Haven Council and other donors, not public funds.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Homelessness Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1667: Criminalizes certain actions of individuals who offer rental of residential property that they do not own or legally possess.

This bill makes it a crime for someone to falsely claim ownership or possession of a residential rental property they don’t legally own or control, with the intent to rent it out or gain a benefit. Violations are classified as fourth-degree crimes (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine) and also violate New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act. It specifically targets "imposter landlords" who misuse online platforms like Craigslist to rent properties they don’t own, while exempting actual tenants, subtenants, and real estate professionals acting in good faith. The law does not apply to internet platforms or override existing civil/criminal liabilities for fraud or theft.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Renters

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 14, 2026

A 4480: Concerns accessibility in certain multistory buildings; provides for penalties.

This bill requires property owners of hotels and multi-unit buildings with two or more floors (excluding small owner-occupied homes) to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities during elevator outages. Specifically, owners must restore elevator service within two hours or provide alternative access (like evacuation chairs, ramps, or stairlifts) if elevators are out longer. Owners must also immediately notify residents of outages and estimated repair times. Violations carry daily penalties up to $2,500 for ongoing issues, with a grant program available to help cover costs for accessibility equipment.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homeownership

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1488: Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.

This bill extends property tax exemptions for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities retroactively to the date they were officially declared disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It requires the state to reimburse municipalities for property taxes paid by eligible veterans during the retroactive period. The exemption applies to veterans’ primary residences and covers specific disabilities like paralysis, blindness, or amputations. It directly affects veterans who previously paid taxes they should have been exempt from under existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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