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NJ S3562
NJ S3562Concerns installation and maintenance of solar panels in common interest communities.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a homeowners' association cannot adopt or enforce a restriction, covenant, bylaw, rule, or regulation prohibiting the installation of solar collectors on roofs of two types of housing: (1) a roof of a single-family dwelling solely owned by an individual which is not designated as a common element or common property in the governing documents of the association; and (2) a roof of a townhouse dwelling unit, where the repair of the roof is designated as the responsibility of the owner and not the homeowners' association in the governing documents. This bill makes clear that homeowners' associations in common interest communities cannot adopt or enforce a restriction, covenant, bylaw, rule, or regulation prohibiting the installation of solar collectors on the roof of any single family home or any townhouse located within such a community.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that homeowners' associations (HOAs), which are organizations that manage commonly-owned elements and facilities in communities, cannot prohibit the installation of solar panels on the roofs of any single-family homes or townhouses within their jurisdiction. The bill amends existing law to remove limitations that previously allowed HOAs to restrict solar panel installations on certain types of roofs, specifically those of single-family homes solely owned by an individual and townhouses where roof repair is the owner's responsibility. While HOAs can still implement reasonable rules regarding the installation and maintenance of solar collectors, such as requirements for contractors, placement, concealment of equipment, color harmonization, and the number of panels, these rules cannot increase installation or maintenance costs by more than 10% of the initial installation cost, nor can they prevent the solar panels from functioning at their maximum intended efficiency. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is responsible for enforcing these provisions, and the rules do not apply to HOAs still under developer control.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3562 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3562_I1.HTM |
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