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NJ S114

NJ S114
Eliminates supplemental realty transfer fee.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill eliminates the supplemental realty transfer fee imposed by P.L.2003, c.113, which took effect on July 14, 2003. The supplemental fee has a graduated structure. It is $0.25 for each $500 of the selling price not in excess of $150,000, $0.85 for each $500 of the selling price in excess of $150,000 but not in excess of $200,000, and $1.40 for each $500 of the selling price in excess of $200,000. Counties retain $0.25 of for each $500 of the selling price and remit the remainder to the State. The supplemental fee also includes an additional fee of $1.00 for each $500 of the selling price not in excess of $150,000 that is exempt from $1.00 of the basic fee as "new construction". The State receives all of the proceeds.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the supplemental realty transfer fee imposed in 2003. The supplemental fee has a graduated structure, with fees ranging from $0.25 to $1.40 for every $500 of the selling price, depending on the property value. The counties retain $0.25 for each $500 and remit the rest to the state. The bill also removes the additional $1.00 fee for new construction properties that was exempt from the basic fee. The elimination of the supplemental fee will reduce the overall costs associated with real estate transactions in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing (10:00 1/27/2022 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 01/27/2022)

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