Housing

Assembly Bill 5567 · Prohibits use of long-term tax exemption agreements in construction of senior housing under certain conditions.

Still in committee since September 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 5569 · Increases amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments; increases property tax credit option for certain individuals.

Still in committee since September 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 5570 · "Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.

Still in committee since September 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 5498 · Expands services provided to homeless youth by street outreach, basic center shelter, and transitional living programs.

Still in committee since September 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5368 · Requires certain State and municipal record-keeping concerning abandoned property in municipalities electing to take certain action concerning abandoned property.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5383 · Requires DEP to modify certain timelines and requirements for certain approvals associated with development of affordable housing projects.

Sent September 10, 2026 · Reported out after 25 days

Assembly Bill 5390 · Requires hotels, motels, rooming, and boarding houses, and similar lodging businesses, to check valid government-issued identification at check-in.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5403 · Establishes Domestic Violence Housing Voucher Program in DCA; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5412 · Establishes Senior Home Modification Grant Program to fund accessibility modification to homes of low-income senior citizens.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5339 · Establishes "Missing Middle Homes for All Pilot Program" to facilitate development of pre-permitted home designs; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since June 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5306 · Modifies capital reserve funding requirement for associations of planned real estate developments.

Still in committee since June 23, 2026

Assembly Bill 5289 · Establishes certain protections against deed theft.

Sent June 18, 2026 · Reported out after 109 days

Senate Bill 388 · Requires owners of certain multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to senior citizens and disabled residents moving to lower floors.

Sent June 18, 2026 · Reported out after 109 days

Senate Bill 1759 · Increases amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments; increases property tax credit option for certain individuals.

Still in committee since June 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5257 · Prohibits certain entities from acquiring single family home within first 60 days on market.

Still in committee since June 15, 2026

Assembly Bill 5263 · Permits tenant to make rent payment into escrow account in event of persisting serious hazard in dwelling unit or to make repairs and deduct cost from future rent.

Still in committee since June 15, 2026

Assembly Bill 5264 · "Tenants Anti-Retaliation & Anti-Harassment Act"; establishes rebuttable presumption for complaints by tenant of illegal activity by landlord.

Still in committee since June 15, 2026

Assembly Bill 5198 · Facilitates changes to certain terms of State or federal tenant-based housing subsidy due to increase in household members, emergency conditions, and financial barriers faced by head-of-household.

Still in committee since June 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 5169 · Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5170 · Establishes Office of Interagency Cooperation in DCA to enhance local level code enforcement.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Assembly Bill 5171 · Establishes certain water and wastewater utility shutoff protections for tenants.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Assembly Bill 5172 · Requires owner of transient accommodation to be present at transient accommodation during short-term rental; establishes short-term rental agreement limit.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Assembly Bill 5125 · Permits mortgage forbearance of 180 days for borrowers whose primary residence is in State-declared disaster area.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5126 · Requires multiple dwelling building owners to provide notice to tenants and tenant associations of certain sales and provides tenant association with opportunity to purchase multiple dwelling.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5143 · Restricts purchase of single-family homes by certain institutional investors.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5147 · Expands conditions for areas in need of redevelopment to include sites designated by municipality for affordable housing under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 219 · Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 1420 · Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made in equal amounts and payment periods.

Sent May 28, 2026 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5099 · Modifies certain inspection processes affecting owners of condominium and cooperative dwelling units.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5105 · Limits resale of certain real property formerly owned by public body in certain circumstances; bans deed restrictions limiting use of commercial real property in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5118 · Extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5026 · Requires organizations providing services to homeless persons to participate in Homeless Management Information System to track occupancy of shelter beds.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 5036 · The "Safeguarding Livable Units through Municipal Landlord Oversight and Regulation by DCA" or "SLUMLORD Act"; strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 4893 · Establishes the "Safe and Sanitary Rental Housing Act."

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4919 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate allegations of excessive or discriminatory rent setting on affordable housing.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4922 · Establishes affirmative defense of Social Security hardship in certain eviction actions.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4928 · Establishes offense of harassment of residential tenant; expands liability of certain members of limited liability company that own residential rental properties.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4931 · Requires DHS to issue guidance on housing-related services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4933 · Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish program to reimburse municipality which provides services to nonresident homeless persons; requires participation in Homeless Management Information System; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4936 · Establishes Whole-Home Repairs Program in HMFA; appropriates $25 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4938 · Authorizes municipality to meet affordable housing municipal obligations by developing property owned by certain public entities.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4939 · Establishes Recovery Housing Assistance Program in DCA; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4951 · Exempts transfers of residential real property between family members from inheritance tax.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4968 · Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish State matching grant program to supplement federal Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program; appropriates $205.5 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4990 · Adjusts method of determining regional need for affordable housing; permits timeline extension for municipalities to determine and plan for adjusted fair share obligations based on revisions to regional need.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4831 · Requires inclusion of information about discriminatory housing practices in Truth in Renting Guide.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4836 · "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.*

Sent May 4, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 31 days

Assembly Bill 4856 · Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4763 · Requires DCA to calculate affordable housing obligations on Statewide growth-share calculation method.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4764 · Excludes flood-prone land from affordable housing vacant land analysis; provides housing obligation cap.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4765 · Establishes additional factors for municipal adjustment used in calculating fair share affordable housing obligations; provides population-based cap for housing obligations.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4766 · Removes exemption from fair share housing obligation for urban aid municipalities in future rounds of affordable housing obligations.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4767 · Requires affordable housing obligations of municipalities to be based on Statewide need.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4774 · Authorizes waiver of certain course requirements for qualified candidates for certain housing authority officials.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4785 · Requires installation of emergency power supply systems to certain common areas of new planned real estate developments; provides related tax incentives.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4788 · Prohibits the imposition of affordable housing need and related fees upon the local transfer or move of a business.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4684 · Establishes "Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission" to assist municipalities in addressing affordable housing obligations.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4707 · Establishes the "Safe Sanitary Subsidized Rental Housing Bill of Rights."

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4726 · Prohibits fee for keeping emotional support animal in residential rental property.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4728 · Regulates deceptive use of artificial intelligence in photo advertising of certain dwellings.

Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 59 days

Assembly Bill 4566 · Requires municipal participation in sheltering homeless individuals.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4574 · Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish sandbag reserve program for local government to mitigate flooding.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4588 · Requires owners of certain multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to senior citizens and disabled residents moving to lower floors.

Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 209 days

Assembly Bill 4641 · Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.

Sent March 10, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 105 days · then passed both houses

Assembly Bill 4508 · Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to conduct study quantifying market impact of housing regulations.

Still in committee since March 9, 2026

Assembly Bill 4524 · "Protection of Homeownership and Limiting Institutional Investor Acquisition Act"; imposes limitations and establishes certain incentives and disincentives concerning acquisition of single-family residences.

Still in committee since March 9, 2026

Assembly Bill 4444 · Concerns exemptions to municipal rent control and rent leveling ordinances.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4458 · Requires establishment of Public Housing Hotline Pilot Program in Bureau of Housing Inspection to enable certain public housing occupants to lodge complaints concerning living conditions.*

Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 79 days

Assembly Bill 4474 · Provides gross income tax credits for portion of homeowners' association payments used in fund infrastructure improvements within common interest communities.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4480 · Concerns accessibility in certain multistory buildings; provides for penalties.

Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 79 days

Assembly Bill 4483 · “Justin Christian El-Abiad, Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis, Zahir Atkins, and Sebastien Manzalaoui Act"; revises window guard requirements in certain residential rental units and multiple dwellings.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4492 · "Immigrant Tenant Protection Act"; provides certain protections to residential tenants and codifies certain warranty of habitability protections.

Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 104 days

Assembly Bill 4092 · Allows gross income tax deduction for amounts paid for removal of lead, asbestos, sodium, chloride, and other contaminants from taxpayer's property.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4095 · Concerns implementation of fire sprinkler system requirements in newly constructed townhouses.

Sent February 19, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Assembly Bill 4103 · Requires construction permit for certain work involving asbestos on single-family home, duplex, or townhouse.

Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4104 · Imposes annual State tax on investment ownership of single family residences in this State by certain entities for purposes other than single family ownership, providing revenue for down payment assistance for family ownership.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4121 · Permits municipalities to establish affordable housing preference for first responders.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4122 · Provides refundable gross income tax credit for early principal payments on certain home mortgages.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4136 · Establishes five-year housing advisory plan.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4210 · Establishes "Common Interest Community Task Force."

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4211 · Requires creditors to maintain interior of vacant and abandoned residential property under foreclosure.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4212 · Expands DCA oversight over common interest communities; establishes trust fund, advisory council, and ombudsman office.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4242 · Extends grace periods for rental late charges for certain tenants who receive public assistance payments.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4247 · Requires construction permit and inspections for certain work involving lead paint on home exterior.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4266 · Provides tax credit to developers for affordable housing projects in certain neighborhoods.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4296 · Requires development and promulgation of tenant legal resources notice for tenants of certain multiple dwellings.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4303 · Requires Internet capable room temperature reporting device installation in certain multiple dwellings.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4316 · Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4322 · Concerns prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4326 · Prohibits imposition of costs of certain realtor services on residential tenants.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4369 · Establishes matching grant program in DCA to support community-based nonprofit organizations that provide shelter services during Code Blue alerts.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4370 · Requires DCA to establish optional certification courses for planning professionals on development of warehouses and high-density buildings.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4377 · Requires limited liability company to disclose certain information when recording deed concerning residential rental property.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4386 · Permits fair share affordable housing bonus credit for certain transitional housing reserved for occupancy by veterans.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4400 · Waives certain inspection fees for municipally owned affordable housing developments.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4405 · Authorizes installation of automatic standby generators in certain residences without zoning or planning board approval.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4437 · Provides CBT and GIT credits for undertaking of qualified moderate-income housing projects in certain distressed municipalities.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4068 · Provides CBT and GIT credits for completion of qualified construction projects at abandoned commercial building sites.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Assembly Bill 4007 · Requires sellers of real property to disclose presence of dams.

Sent February 5, 2026 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 152 · Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 199 · Establishes expedited ejectment proceeding to remove certain unauthorized real property occupants.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 202 · Repeals "Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 226 · Establishes process to exempt municipality from certain fair share affordable housing obligations based on flood risk.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 265 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 318 · Modifies requirements for associations to protect structural integrity of certain buildings; expands timeframes for associations to establish adequate reserves.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 349 · Establishes loan program for first-time homebuyers who move to areas with most abandoned properties; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 369 · Establishes Domestic Violence Shelter Pet Grant Program to provide funds to house pets in shelters with their owners.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 432 · Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 433 · Enhances access to certain foreclosure counseling services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 439 · Replaces certain fixed interest rate award in eminent domain cases with interest rate based on just compensation awards.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 454 · Requires certain State-funded construction projects to utilize plastic construction materials that contain certain amounts of postconsumer recycled content.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 461 · Allows certain senior citizens to apply for rent increase limit.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 462 · Requires inspection for pest infestation prior to certain demolitions.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 265 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 467 · Requires certain local government community benefit agreements dedicate resources for affordable housing purposes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 483 · Requires defibrillators in certain multiple dwellings; establishes Affordable Housing Defibrillator Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 489 · Codifies and enhances use of breach of implied warranty of habitability as defense to certain eviction actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 491 · Requires certain residential buildings to have fire barriers in common attic areas.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 494 · Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 531 · Establishes "Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 559 · Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 575 · Increases threshold from $1 million to $2 million for imposition of certain fees and taxes on certain real property transfers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 581 · Requires municipalities to conduct lead paint inspections in single- and two-family dwellings; requires reporting of inspection results to State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 585 · Concerns application of residential rental property inspection findings in rental assistance determinations and eviction actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 628 · Prohibits imposition of builder's remedy in exclusionary zoning litigation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 647 · Requires explosive gas detectors to be installed in certain residential properties.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 649 · Requires municipalities to reimburse qualified private communities for street paving costs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 667 · Extends deadline for midpoint status report of municipal fair share affordable housing obligation compliance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 685 · Terminates imposition of general purpose fee under realty transfer fee and one percent assessment on purchases of residential real property selling for more than $1,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 687 · Eliminates supplemental realty transfer fee.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 713 · Requires mortgage lenders to maintain vacant, age-restricted dwelling units during foreclosure.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 750 · Removes initial mortgage period on new construction from exemptions to municipal rent control and rent leveling ordinances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 751 · Establishes Statewide limitation on rent increases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 753 · Concerns expedited process for foreclosing vacant and abandoned residential properties in uncontested actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 755 · Establishes certain notice and compensation requirements for residential tenant displaced for purpose of renovation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 756 · Shortens timeframe for municipality to rehabilitate certain abandoned property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 772 · Requires HMFA to establish "Sustainable Tiny Home Pilot Program" in three regions of State; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 790 · "The Manufactured Home Park Protection Act"; expands opportunity to purchase for resident homeowners in certain manufactured home parks; modifies certain requirements for disposition of private residential leasehold communities.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 794 · Modifies procedures for determination and payment of fair market value in distressed municipalities; concerns real property that is abandoned, vacant, or subject to unpaid taxes.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 121 days · then passed both houses

Assembly Bill 834 · Creates home purchase grant program in HMFA for certain veterans who served in federal active duty; appropriates $2,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 877 · Expressly permits housing constructed prior to April 1, 1980 to be counted toward municipal affordable housing obligation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 890 · Allows municipalities to establish affordable housing preference for their residents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 898 · Requires DCA to collect information about State residents seeking affordable housing in State and provide that information to COAH or successor.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 902 · Directs DCA to establish online database of affordable housing settlement agreements and other declaratory judgment actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 916 · Increases threshold for imposition of certain fees and taxes on certain real property transfers from $1 million to $1.5 million, subject to annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 925 · "Closing the Segregated Housing Loophole Act"; prohibits segregation in affordable housing inclusionary developments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 949 · Establishes Safe Haven Homeless Housing Program; appropriates $30 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1000 · Allows gross income tax credits to certain renters whose rent exceeds 35 percent of gross income.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1011 · Requires certain age-restricted communities to provide remote meeting access.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1078 · Requires distribution of certain eviction prevention information.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1091 · Requires additional credit against fair share obligation for abandoned property converted to affordable housing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1138 · Provides standards for election and recall of officers for associations of planned real estate developments and restricts certain expenditures.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1198 · Requires reservation of portion of funding under State rental assistance program for households ineligible for federal Section 8 program due to leave resulting from pregnancy or newborn care needs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1206 · Reduces term of affordability required for affordable housing created through middle housing construction or conversion.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1226 · Exempts contaminated and industrially-zoned sites from affordable housing rules.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1228 · Authorizes municipalities that petition for or receive substantive certification pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act" to make certain affordable housing units available on a preferential basis to certain eligible persons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1229 · Provides municipality with affordable housing credit toward its municipal fair share housing obligation for funds transferred to the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1247 · Increases maximum municipal percentage of affordable fair share housing satisfied by age-restricted units to 50 percent.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1252 · Provides procedures for crediting certain dwellings used by agricultural workers in determination of municipality's fair share housing obligation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1265 · Revises definition of "landlord" to include rooming and boarding house owners and operators with regard to ordinances holding landlords to certain standards of responsibility.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1303 · Prohibits landlord from considering certain actions in tenant screening; clarifies that rent receivership action does not require rent deposit and may be based on implied warranty of habitability.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1304 · Establishes centralized directory for affordable housing, and housing for senior citizens and veterans.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1308 · Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1390 · "Sebastien's Law"; revises certain requirements for window guards in certain multiple dwellings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1412 · "Neighborhood Protection and Housing Affordability Act"; prohibits short-term rental of transient accommodations in exclusively residential zones unless authorized by municipality.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1456 · Establishes mortgage assistance program for benefit of certain low- and moderate-income homeowners; appropriates $200 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1458 · Protects equity accrued by property owner in tax sale foreclosure.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1483 · Provides temporary gross income tax credit to first time home buyers and seniors.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1490 · Facilitates construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing built in part through sweat equity by eventual occupant.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1536 · Permits single exit stairwells in certain new residential buildings under State Uniform Construction Code.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1572 · Prohibits conflict of interests by governing board members or management employees of homeowners' associations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1581 · Reauthorizes use of regional contribution agreements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1587 · Directs COAH to adopt regulations to require municipalities to prioritize current residents in affordable housing applications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1607 · Creates the "Mold Safe Housing Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

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

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1668 · Encourages timely recording of residential deeds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1669 · Requires landlord to attach certificate of inspection or occupancy to residential lease.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1686 · Consolidates certain affordable housing and assistance applications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1722 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $100 million to Affordable Housing Production Fund in DCA for completion of 100-percent affordable housing projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1725 · Concerns housing discrimination based on source of lawful income.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1737 · Dedicates 50 percent of revenues collected from additional fees and taxes imposed on real property transfers valued over $1 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1744 · Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1766 · Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1779 · Requires Homelessness Prevention Program agencies to remain open during public health emergency and provides for funding of each agency.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1784 · Requires induction loop listening system installation in certain buildings open to public upon new construction or substantial renovation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1819 · Establishes "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1836 · Requires green building standards and impact studies for carbon, traffic, storm water, and schools for certain affordable housing development.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1862 · Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1930 · Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1946 · Requires training of planned real estate development association board members.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1947 · Requires licensure of community management entity that contracts to conduct management services for planned real estate development association.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1991 · Restricts landlord from imposing charge on applicant or tenant for keeping pets in residential rental units.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2072 · Enhances protections against fraudulent deed recordings.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 2081 · Prohibits landlords from requiring rent to be paid by certain means of payment or at any off-site location.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2089 · Requires establishment of residential rental habitability database and provides certain penalties and causes of action concerning residential leases.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2094 · Authorizes establishment of municipal homelessness trust funds and adoption of homeless housing plans by municipalities.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2106 · Limits amount of residential rental property application fee; establishes penalty.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2134 · Concerns protection of tenants displaced by fire.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2137 · Permits owners, agents, or other persons to elect to contract with private on-site inspection agencies to complete inspections under the construction code; provides for charging of separate inspection fee.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2246 · Appropriates $125 million for creation of affordable housing to restore diversions from "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2299 · Prohibits use and sale of algorithmic devices for setting rent price or occupancy of residential dwelling units.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2315 · Requires Office of Homelessness Prevention to contract with county agencies or nonprofits to issue certain identification and birth certificates to individuals experiencing homelessness; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2408 · Amends Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations act to reassign appropriation for City of Camden for Capital Projects to Parkside Business & Community in Partnership.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days

Assembly Bill 2417 · Establishes standards for housing of seasonal farm workers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2426 · Increases gross income tax credit for homestead property taxes paid from $50 to $200.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2510 · Concerns carbon monoxide detectors in certain multiple dwellings and certain hotels.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2518 · Establishes distinction between residential tenant and other occupants of hotel or motel for purpose of determining permitted removal actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2556 · Requires certain green building initiatives in plans for development or redevelopment of affordable housing planned for construction or substantial renovation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2585 · Requires notice of development applications be given to residential tenants on that property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2589 · Establishes confidentiality of court records of landlord-tenant disputes after five years.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2592 · Requires landlords to provide tenants with certain notice concerning conditions that may cause damage or hazards on rental property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2618 · Concerns credit inquiries for rental applications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2622 · Establishes Rent Control Enforcement Unit in DCA; authorizes residential tenant to petition for review of alleged violation of local rent restriction.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2627 · Prohibits residential landlord from imposing certain surcharges for rent payments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2680 · Increases gross income tax relief based on rent constituting property taxes for residential tenants and establishes refundable gross income tax credit in place of gross income tax deduction for residential tenants.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2693 · Permits fair share affordable housing bonus credit for certain housing reserved for occupancy by teachers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2696 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support programming to address family homelessness.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2777 · The "New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act;" permits online foreclosure sales for real property.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2832 · Prohibits common interest communities from penalizing members who place unit into living, revocable trust fund or classifying placement as title transfer.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2850 · Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2852 · Eliminates tiered fee structure for fees and taxes imposed on property transfers valued over $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2917 · Extends eligibility for homestead rebates to residents making payments in lieu of taxes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2931 · Authorizes shared service agreements to facilitate provision of affordable housing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2962 · Specifies just compensation when property is condemned for use by profit-making entity.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2964 · Requires calculation of need for low and moderate income housing units to be based current percentage of units occupied by low and moderate income individuals or families; revises "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" to allow for senior citizen housing and community development.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2995 · Clarifies DCA's authority to ensure planned real estate development builders comply with disclosure requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2996 · Requires builders of new homes to provide owners with building plans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2999 · Requires developer under "The Planned Real Estate Full Disclosure Act" to post bond with DCA and provides for more accountability to owners in common interest community.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3024 · Restricts certain affordable housing eligibility to certain State residents and certain individuals with employment history in the State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3102 · Expands definition of landlords required to provide receipt for rent cash payment made by tenant.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3157 · Permits landlords to take actions after death of tenant in certain situations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3237 · Exempts creditor from paying municipal property registration fee if property is subject to automatic stay under federal Bankruptcy Code.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 121 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3248 · Prohibits certain institutional investors from purchasing or acquiring single-family homes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3279 · Creates Statewide right to counsel program in certain eviction proceedings, and appropriates $20,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3280 · Mandates renter's insurance for individuals leasing dwelling units.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3290 · Extends time period for tenants receiving federal housing choice voucher program assistance to locate new housing after landlord sells property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3310 · Establishes Statewide residency preference for affordable housing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3314 · Limits increase in association dues for unit owners in association of planned real estate development to 10 percent under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3326 · Makes use of algorithmic systems to influence price and supply of residential rental units unlawful.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3333 · Provides reimbursement to emergency shelter following certain evictions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3349 · Specifies that emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for victim of domestic violence would be funded by "Domestic Violence Victims' Fund."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3358 · Establishes weatherization and energy efficiency pilot program to address open cockloft space between certain buildings; appropriates $30 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3403 · Limits increases to certain recurring fees charged to residential tenant.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3458 · Creates Code Red alert pilot program to shelter at-risk individuals during certain hot weather and air quality events.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3465 · Clarifies exceptions regarding certain requirements for person seeking to be made party in certain foreclosure actions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

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

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3469 · Establishes "Guaranteed Rental Payment Pilot Program" for certain low-income tenants; appropriates $10,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3479 · Establishes mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for certain homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3481 · Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 146 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3483 · Requires landlord provide various kitchen appliances in certain dwelling units offered for rent.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3486 · Excludes environmentally sensitive and flood-prone land from designation as vacant or available for purposes of affordable housing construction.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3488 · Concerns development of accessory dwelling units and related municipal land use regulations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3497 · Establishes "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act." *

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3498 · Authorizes residential tenant action for alleged unconscionable rent increase; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3499 · Concerns safety measures at apartment complex swimming pools.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3504 · Modifies capital reserve funding requirements for planned real estate developments in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3506 · Promotes housing availability and prevents speculation by imposing fee for institutional ownership of certain unproductive residential property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3507 · Establishes standards for determining an unconscionable rent increase; excludes from public access landlord tenant records in certain circumstances.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3508 · Requires standards for maximum development costs per unit for project supported by affordable housing trust fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3515 · Requires senior housing applications be made available by mail and email.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3516 · Clarifies requirements for land use plan element and housing plan element of municipal master plan.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3564 · Establishes four-year "Rent for Credit Pilot Program" in Department of Community Affairs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3567 · Concerns development of accessory dwelling units and related municipal land use regulations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3586 · Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days

Assembly Bill 3594 · "New Jersey Housing Opportunity Act"; enhances opportunities for housing production.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3702 · Criminalizes owner or landlord knowingly renting dwelling to tenant that is illegal occupancy which causes serious bodily injury to or death of another person.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3710 · Concerns development of accessory dwelling units.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3734 · Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3754 · Clarifies and expands landlord registration procedures; creates certain rights for tenants; makes certain changes concerning tenant notifications, inspections, and maintenance in multiple dwellings; permits percentage of affordable housing obligation to be satisfied by certain rehabilitation projects.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3825 · Requires COAH to credit municipalities with units against fair share affordable housing obligation for certain types of housing; provides certain types of affordable housing units will be credited as two units.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3842 · Provides for preservation bonus credit against affordable housing obligations to certain municipalities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3875 · Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3877 · Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3907 · Establishes expedited construction plan review program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3940 · Permits municipalities to require developers to make contributions for mass transit improvements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3941 · Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3948 · The "Healthy and Affordable Construction for Tomorrow Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3962 · Provides that fines for municipal housing or zoning code violations may be imposed by municipality each day violation continues.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3989 · Restricts use and sale of algorithmic devices for establishing rent price or occupancy of residential property.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3990 · Establishes NJHousing pilot program for rental assistance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3994 · Enhances oversight of enforcement of municipal rent control and rent leveling ordinances; establishes Rental Control Ombudsman in DCA; appropriates $4 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3995 · Establishes certain requirements concerning unconscionable rent increases for residential rental properties.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3996 · Requires certain record keeping related to municipal rent control compliance; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3997 · Prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 121 days

Assembly Bill 3998 · Enhances transparency concerning properties claiming exemption from rent control.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026