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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey suspends occupancy permit fees for Hurricane Sandy victims renting replacement homes
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing CommitteeSponsors: Paul Kanitra and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey temporarily suspends local and state and inspection fees for rental homes occupied by individuals displaced by the 2012 Hurricane Sandy. The suspension runs from enactment through the last day of the sixth month following enactment. Local governments and the Department of Community Affairs must track these uncollected fees and submit an accounting to the State Treasurer for reimbursement.
Displaced individuals renting replacement homes save on municipal and state inspection costs while municipalities and the Department of Community Affairs seek state reimbursement for waived revenues.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
displaced individuals
Individuals identified by FEMA as displaced due to Hurricane Sandy are exempt from certificate of occupancy and inspection fees on rental units.
local governing bodies
Municipalities must suspend fee collections, track unvoiced amounts, and submit accountings to the State Treasurer for reimbursement.
Department of Community Affairs
The department must suspend specified code enforcement certification fees and submit financial accountings to the State Treasurer.
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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 Housing Committee
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