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NJ SCR28

NJ SCR28
Proposes constitutional amendment to limit assessment of homestead real property, and allow exemption on up to $50,000 of home's value.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

If approved by the voters of the State, this proposed constitutional amendment would require the Legislature to place a limit on annual assessment increases for homestead real property. Homestead real property, which is the principal residence of the owners of the property, would be assessed at true value as of the January 1 next following the approval by the voters of this proposed amendment, and would then be reassessed annually on each succeeding January 1. Any annual increase in the property's assessment would be limited to 3% or the Consumer Price Index rate, whichever is lower. When a homestead real property changes ownership, the property would be assessed at true value as of January 1 of the year following the change of ownership. Thereafter, any limitations in the annual increase in the assessed value of the property would once again apply until the next time the property changes ownership. The limitations on assessment increases established by this amendment would not apply to an added assessment that results from an improvement. Additionally, this proposed constitutional amendment would require the Legislature to provide a homestead property tax exemption on up to $50,000 of assessed value. Specifically, this exemption would consist of (1) a full property tax exemption on the first $25,000 of value assessed to a homestead property, and (2) an exemption from all non-school district property taxes on the third $25,000 of value assessed to a homestead property, meaning value assessed between $50,000 and $75,000.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief for homeowners in New Jersey by implementing two key protections: assessment limitations and property tax exemptions. The amendment would require the state legislature to limit annual increases in a homestead property's assessed value to either 3% or the Consumer Price Index rate, whichever is lower, with assessments conducted annually on January 1. When a home changes ownership, it would be reassessed at true market value, after which the assessment increase limitations would again apply. Additionally, the amendment mandates a property tax exemption structured in two parts: a full property tax exemption on the first $25,000 of a home's assessed value, and an exemption from non-school district property taxes on the next $25,000 of assessed value (meaning value between $50,000 and $75,000). The proposed changes would not apply to property value increases resulting from home improvements. If approved, the amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election, with the goal of providing homeowners with predictable and potentially reduced property tax burdens by constraining assessment increases and offering targeted tax exemptions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR28
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/28_I1.HTM
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