New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S4987

Introduced
12/15/25  

Caption

Extends deadline for submission of certificate of temporary occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.

Impact

By extending the deadline, S4987 allows developers more time to meet the requirements for occupancy permits for projects that significantly contribute to urban development. The bill particularly focuses on projects approved under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program following May 1, 2017, and delineates conditions such as the projects being located in Garden State Growth Zones with populations exceeding 125,000, excluding certain counties. This supports the expansion of housing and parking solutions in densely populated areas, promoting economic growth.

Summary

Senate Bill S4987 proposes an extension of the deadline for submitting a temporary certificate of occupancy for specific qualified residential projects and mixed-use parking projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program in New Jersey. Initially set for June 30, 2028, the new deadline is pushed to June 30, 2032. This bill aims to facilitate ongoing developments that are crucial for local economies amid a changing market landscape.

Contention

While S4987 is positioned as a pro-business measure to bolster housing and infrastructure, it is essential to consider the potential pushback from local advocacy groups concerned about the long-term implications on zoning and local governance. Critics may argue that such extensions might delay urgent housing solutions and support measures needed in areas facing critical housing shortages, thus perpetuating existing issues in affordable housing access.

Companion Bills

NJ A6305

Same As Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3116

Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.

NJ A4525

Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.

NJ A4914

Expands Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program to provide tax credits to developers of residential redevelopment projects undertaken on remediated brownfield sites.

NJ S1799

Increases annual limit of total tax credits certified for qualified projects under Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program.

NJ A4437

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

NJ S2951

Provides allowances for certain redevelopment projects undertaken by institutions of higher education or distressed hospitals under New Jersey Aspire program.

NJ S3025

Grants credit against business income taxes to developer of rental housing reserved for occupancy by veterans.

NJ S2950

Provides CBT and GIT credits for completion of qualified residential housing projects at abandoned commercial building sites.

NJ SB840

Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.

NJ S2916

Revises certain eligibility requirements under NJ Aspire Program; establishes net neutral benefits test for redevelopment projects that incur certain sustainability and resiliency costs.

Similar Bills

NJ S1857

Excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

NJ A177

Excludes farmland from definitions of "redevelopment area" and "rehabilitation area" in "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

CA AB2308

Redevelopment: successor agency debt: City and County of San Francisco.

NJ A4914

Expands Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program to provide tax credits to developers of residential redevelopment projects undertaken on remediated brownfield sites.

NJ S3228

Enhances transparency in exercise of municipal redevelopment powers.

NJ A2887

Enhances notice requirements prior to development of large warehouse or high-density development.

NJ S2489

Provides tax credit to developers for affordable housing projects in certain neighborhoods.

NJ A4266

Provides tax credit to developers for affordable housing projects in certain neighborhoods.