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NJ A3337
Bill
Status
3/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Authorizes municipalities to grant property tax exemptions to affordable housing projects funded by the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund or municipal affordable housing development fees, provided the housing sponsor enters into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement
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PILOT payments may range from 4% to 20% of annual gross revenue from the housing project, with the minimum being the greater of 4% of gross revenue or the prior year's land value tax amount
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Allows municipalities to extend or grant new tax exemptions beyond the original loan payoff date for subsidized housing projects that remain subject to affordability controls under federal Section 8 assistance, Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, or Low Income Housing Tax Credit program requirements
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Requires municipal clerks to transmit certified copies of tax exemption ordinances and PILOT agreements to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 30 days of adoption
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Prohibits municipalities from spending affordable housing development fees without department approval and limits administrative expenditures to no more than 20% of collected development fee revenues
Legislative Description
Allows projects supported by State or municipal affordable housing trust fund to be exempt from property tax and to instead contribute to municipal services by making payments in lieu of taxation.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2024, c.6.
3/20/2024