Bill
S 4475
New Jersey bill creates hotel occupancy surcharges in select municipalities to fund local fire services, shifting public safety costs to visitors rather than residents.
S 4475 proposes a surcharge on hotel occupancy taxes in select New Jersey municipalities to generate dedicated revenue for local fire services. The bill creates a mechanism for municipalities to impose this additional levy on hotel stays, with collected funds appropriated specifically for fire department operations and related emergency services.
Fire departments across New Jersey municipalities face chronic funding challenges, and this bill attempts to create a dedicated revenue stream without raising general property taxes. By tying the surcharge to tourism-related spending rather than residents' primary residences, proponents argue it distributes costs to visitors while addressing critical public safety infrastructure.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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