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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill authorizes creation of an additional urban enterprise zone in Burlington City
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development CommitteeSponsors: Balvir Singh and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The bill authorizes the creation of one additional in Burlington City, increasing the state-wide maximum from 32 to 33 active enterprise zones. Qualified businesses located within the new zone will be eligible for a 50 percent exemption on state sales and use tax collection on retail sales. The New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority must review and designate the zone within 90 days of receiving a formal application and zone development plan.
Qualifying retail and commercial businesses within the newly designated Burlington City enterprise zone gain the right to collect state sales tax at half the standard rate, and local municipalities can leverage enterprise zone assistance funds for infrastructure and economic development projects.
- The New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone program was established in 1983 to stimulate economic growth and investment in distressed municipalities through tax incentives and financial assistance. context
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Qualifying businesses in Burlington City
Qualified businesses located within the newly authorized enterprise zone become eligible for sales tax collection exemptions and local program benefits.
New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority
The authority is responsible for reviewing applications and designating the additional urban enterprise zone within 90 days.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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Expansion of Statewide Enterprise Zone Cap
The legislation incrementally increases the long-standing statutory cap of 32 active urban enterprise zones to 33 by adding precise demographic and poverty requirements.
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