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Making New Jersey Affordable For Everyone

One of our top priorities is creating a stronger, fairer New Jersey— where the economy works for everyone.

How New Jersey Democrats Have Delivered: 

  • Passed the historic ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program into law which delivers tax relief directly to nearly 2 million homeowners and renters across the state.

  • Passed Stay NJ, a new tax relief program that cuts property tax bills by 50%, up to $6,500, for eligible senior homeowners and individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits.

  • Enacted the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act to close the wage gap and guarantee equal pay for equal work.

  • Increased the minimum wage to $15.49 an hour for most workers, helping ensure that our most vulnerable communities can afford basic necessities like food and housing.

  • Provided first-time homebuyer assistance programs to expand access to homeownership for young families and people looking to make New Jersey their home.

  • Enacted a Child Tax credit, which proves that New Jersey is the best state to raise a family.

  • Set aside over $6 billion to ensure that New Jersey is prepared to face any unforeseen downturns.

What New Jersey Democrats Are Fighting For:

  • An economy that benefits all people, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, citizenship, or any other differentiating factor.

  • Close tax loopholes and hold the ultra-wealthy individuals and corporations accountable, ensuring they pay their fair share so we can pass the savings on to hardworking New Jersey families.

  • Take action against predatory investors, irresponsible landlords, and dishonest lenders who drive up housing costs, neglect building maintenance, manipulate rent prices, and engage in discrimination in both rental and mortgage markets.

  • Support farmers and preserve farmland to strengthen our agricultural industry, an essential part of our communities that produces some of the nation’s best corn, tomatoes, and blueberries.

  • Small businesses make up 99.6% of all businesses in New Jersey. We believe in the innovation and energy they bring to our state and we're committed to expanding access and opportunity so every New Jerseyan can start, grow, and sustain their own small business.

  • Expanding affordable and accessible housing to ensure everyone regardless of ability has a safe, affordable place to call home.