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NJ A265

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Suspends collection of certificate of occupancy, certificate of inspection, and related code enforcement fees for rental dwelling units occupied by FEMA-identified displaced individuals who lost their primary residence due to Hurricane Sandy
  • Fee suspension period runs from the date of enactment through the last day of the sixth month following enactment
  • Applies to fees charged by both local governing bodies and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
  • Local governments and DCA may continue to track fees that would have been collected and must submit an accounting to the State Treasurer
  • State Treasurer will determine reimbursement amounts to apportion to local governing bodies and DCA to cover the uncollected fees during the suspension period

Legislative Description

Requires local governing body and DCA to suspend collection of certificate of occupancy and related inspection fees for homes being rented by persons identified by FEMA as displaced individuals.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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