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Livable Communities
For our 2025 advocacy agenda, AARP New Jersey is prioritizing health security, financial security, affordable housing and implementing new laws that support people 50 and older.
Expanding Housing Options and Affordable Housing
Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
AARP pushed for the tax breaks to help older homeowners remain in their communities as they age.
On June 15, 2024, we held a grand celebration of Father's Day, focusing on the health and well-being of fathers and grandfathers!
A new state law, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) in March, defines accessory dwelling units as affordable housing. ADUs are built on the same lot as a single-family home and include in-law suites, garage apartments and backyard cottages.
Soaring housing costs are a growing concern for older residents of Ocean County. One solution in the works: The county—which just joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities—plans to start a home-sharing program that would help older people find a housemate to defray costs.
AARP New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy and the NJ Legislature for expanding access to affordable housing to help older New Jersey residents stay in their homes and communities.
AARP supports critical property tax relief for older adults, funding to expand affordable housing options and efforts to increase financial security in retirement.
We applaud Governor Murphy for signing bipartisan legislation that will change Medicaid’s eligibility process, so seniors aren’t forced into nursing homes while waiting for Medicaid approval.
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