N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287i
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2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Homelessness is a critical issue affecting communities throughout New Jersey; b. Homelessness impacts many facets of community life in municipalities, including, but not limited to: (1) the state of a municipality’s housing stock and broader building stock; (2) general public safety and public health; (3) animal welfare related to persons who are experiencing homelessness with their pets, and broader impacts on animal population health in the municipality; (4) the state of the commercial and business climate in a municipality; and (5) the broader general welfare of community life in the municipality; c. Municipalities require additional resources and strategic planning to effectively address homelessness and provide necessary services and supports; and d. Establishing a dedicated funding source through municipal homelessness trust funds will enable municipalities to implement sustainable and comprehensive strategies to combat homelessness. L.2025, c.348, s.2.
Section 52:27D-287i of N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. sets out the Legislature's formal statement of purpose behind New Jersey's municipal homelessness trust fund law. It identifies homelessness as a statewide crisis with wide-ranging effects on housing, public safety, public health, animal welfare, and local commerce. The Legislature's declared intent is that dedicated municipal trust funds will give local governments a sustainable financial mechanism to plan and deliver homelessness services.
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Under the findings provision at N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287i, the Legislature has formally recognized that homelessness affects housing stock, business climates, and general community welfare in municipalities across New Jersey. Property owners and managers operating in municipalities that establish homelessness trust funds under this statutory framework should be aware that local governments now have an explicit legislative mandate to develop and fund comprehensive homelessness strategies. Staying informed about how a municipality implements its trust fund program can help operators anticipate local policy developments that may affect property management practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The findings section at N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287i reflects the Legislature's recognition that homelessness touches housing conditions, public health, and the broader welfare of community life throughout New Jersey. This declaration provides the policy foundation for municipal homelessness trust funds, which are intended to expand the resources and services available to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Tenants facing housing instability may find it useful to contact local tenant-rights organizations or municipal housing offices to learn what services and supports their municipality is developing under this framework.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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