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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 292: Requires air conditioning in certain residential rental units.

This bill requires owners of multiple dwelling units (like apartment buildings) to provide operational air conditioning that maintains indoor temperatures at or below 80°F from May 16 to September 30 each year. It specifically applies to units occupied by or intended for senior citizens (62+ years old) or people with disabilities. The requirement does not apply to healthcare facilities or seasonal rental units (rented for 125 days or less). The Department of Community Affairs will create rules to implement these standards for all qualifying units.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

died · New Jersey · Senate Jun 22, 2026

S 2885: Establishes Statewide database of beds in shelters for homeless.

This bill creates a statewide database to track real-time availability of shelter beds for homeless individuals across New Jersey. Homeless shelters (excluding those for domestic violence victims) must update their bed availability in the Homeless Management Information System within one hour of changes. Shelter operators must share this data to remain eligible for state funding from the Departments of Community Affairs and Human Services. The system aims to help shelter staff and referral providers quickly locate available beds in nearby facilities, improving access to emergency housing.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness

died · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 3177: Authorizes establishment of municipal homelessness trust funds and adoption of homeless housing plans by municipalities.

This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to establish dedicated "Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds" and adopt comprehensive "Homeless Housing Plans" to address homelessness. Municipalities would create these trust funds using a new fee (collected by the municipality) and other local funds, which must be spent within four years on housing homeless individuals, preventing homelessness, and related services like emergency shelter support. Each municipality must form a task force - including people experiencing homelessness, community organizations, and local officials - to guide fund usage, measure outcomes, and report annually. The funds cannot pay municipal debts, and unspent money after four years transfers to the state for community-based housing initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2722: Requires Department of Banking and Insurance to examine and rate lending institutions with regards to lending, investments, and services provided to low- and moderate-income consumers.

S 2722 requires New Jersey's Department of Banking and Insurance to assess how well banks, credit unions, and savings institutions serve low- and moderate-income consumers and communities. The bill mandates that the Department evaluate these institutions' lending, investments, and financial services - including affordable housing, small business loans, and accessible branch networks - as part of routine examinations. This assessment will rate institutions on their community reinvestment performance, focusing on underserved neighborhoods and areas with economic hardship. The goal is to ensure financial institutions meet community needs while operating safely, without requiring new funding or altering existing banking regulations.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1803: Expands financing opportunities for low and moderate income housing.

S 1803 expands financing options for affordable housing projects in New Jersey by broadening the definition of "eligible loans" to cover a wider range of housing types, including multi-family units, boarding houses (with specific exclusions), continuing-care retirement communities, assisted living, and mobile homes. It explicitly allows loans to finance related services like parking, utilities, community facilities, and life safety improvements in boarding houses, certified by the Department of Community Affairs. This bill directly affects low and moderate-income housing sponsors (developers, nonprofits, or for-profit entities) seeking funding for projects that provide residential housing. The key change is streamlining access to financing for diverse affordable housing models through the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Mortgages

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2726: Concerns prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown.

This bill (S 2726) would allow New Jersey's Governor to issue an executive order preventing evictions and foreclosures for two specific groups during a federal government shutdown: federal employees who are furloughed or unpaid, and recipients of SNAP food assistance. The order would pause enforcement of eviction/foreclosure judgments (like removals or warrants) but not stop the legal proceedings themselves. Exceptions permit enforcement only if a court deems it necessary for justice or if the eviction isn't based on nonpayment of rent. The order would remain in effect for up to one month after the shutdown ends.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2895: Requires additional surcharge on certain documents filed in certain county offices to support affordable housing in certain populous municipalities.

This bill (S 2895) requires counties containing cities of the first class (Newark and Jersey City, each with populations over 150,000) to impose a $3-$10 surcharge on real property documents filed in county offices. The surcharge funds are deposited quarterly into those cities' municipal affordable housing trust funds. The money must be used exclusively for rehabilitating or purchasing existing housing to create affordable units, or constructing new affordable housing. This provides a new revenue stream specifically for addressing housing affordability in these two largest New Jersey cities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Procurement Affordable Housing

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2477: Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.

This bill amends New Jersey's emergency assistance program to expand temporary rental assistance for individuals facing homelessness, domestic violence, or extreme hardship. It allows recipients to receive up to 24 cumulative months of emergency assistance (extending the previous 12-month limit) under specific conditions, such as for families with dependent children in extreme hardship, disabled individuals, seniors over 60, or those providing full-time care for disabled dependents. Key provisions include mandatory monthly case reviews for extended assistance, requiring case management services focused on housing stability, and creating a new tracking system to report assistance usage annually to the legislature. The bill directly affects low-income residents receiving emergency aid through Work First New Jersey or Supplemental Security Income who face urgent housing crises.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 3040: Establishes "New Jersey Eviction Crisis Task Force."

S 3040 creates a 23-member "New Jersey Eviction Crisis Task Force" to study eviction trends and impacts across the state. The task force, including government officials, legislators, legal experts, and tenant advocates, will examine causes of eviction, its effects on families and communities, and potential policy solutions. It must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months of forming. This bill does not change current laws but aims to inform future housing policies by analyzing eviction data and existing programs. The task force will expire once its report is issued.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 424: Establishes weatherization and energy efficiency pilot program to address open cockloft space between certain buildings; appropriates $30 million.

S 424 establishes a pilot program in Union City, Trenton, and Camden to address energy inefficiency and fire risks from unsealed spaces between residential buildings (open cockloft spaces). The program provides free weatherization measures - including fire-resistant barriers, insulation, and ventilation - for low- and moderate-income homeowners, while other property owners can pay for improvements through a 10-year property tax assessment. It appropriates $30 million and requires participating cities to inventory affected buildings and share data for evaluation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Energy Efficiency Property Taxes

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