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NJ S5011
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Community Affairs to establish a minimum 180-calendar-day initial period for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) recipients to find new housing when displaced due to their landlord selling or transferring the property
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Extends the current standard search period from 60 days to 180 days for tenants forced to relocate under these circumstances
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Applies to all qualified Public Housing Agencies in New Jersey, including local housing authorities established under state law
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Allows the department to grant one or more extensions beyond the initial 180-day period for households that need additional time
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment, with the Commissioner authorized to take preparatory actions beforehand
Legislative Description
Extends time period for tenants receiving federal housing choice voucher program assistance to locate new housing after landlord sells property.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
12/18/2025