July 19, 2024

State Issues

Pass Resolution Protecting Local Zoning from Home Based Business Bill

Last month, the Assembly passed A-2623, by a vote of 65-3, the "Home Based Jobs Creation Act," which would permit a family home business to exist in a residential zone as an accessory use and not require a use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

DLGS Releases 2024/2025 Municipal State Aid Payment Schedule

On July 17, the Division of Local Government Services released Local Finance Notice 2024-12, which covers the 2024/2025 state aid payment schedule for municipalities.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, llafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, 116.

SHBC Set to Act on 17.2% Local Government Health Benefits Increase

On July 29, the State Health Benefits Commission is set to act on Plan Year 2025 rate recommendations, which includes a 17.2% increase for local governments in the State Health Benefits Plan.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Lead Paint Inspection Reporting Due July 22 to DCA

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is reminding municipalities of the July 22 deadline to submit their lead-based paints hazard inspection reports and has introduced a portal for submitting reports.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

DCA Developing Affordable Housing Reporting System

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that it is in the process of developing an online reporting system for municipalities’ use to comply with their residential and non-residential development fee reporting requirements.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Public Work Certified Payroll Record Submit Online Starts Aug. 15

Starting August 15, Public Works Contractors must submit certified payroll records via NJ Wage Hub. Public Agencies will need to have a NJ Wage Hub account.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Federal Issues

President Biden Announces Affordable Housing Plans

This week, President Biden announced actions aimed at lower housing costs through proposals to limit rent increases by corporate landlords and building more homes.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Also of Interest

Webinar Addressing Unsheltered Homelessness

DHCR’s Office of Homelessness Prevention, in partnership with the DLGS and the Department of Human Services, is planning a free webinar for municipalities on addressing unsheltered homelessness on July 23 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development Returns

Registration is now open for the Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development, to be held September 17-18 in Atlantic City.

NFBPA EMERGE Conference Invitation

The New Jersey Chapter of NFBPA is honored to host the upcoming?NFBPA EMERGE Conference, which will be held on Thursday, July 25, at? Kean University John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research.

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

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