A693

New Jersey A693 offers a $250 annual state income tax credit for homeowners near Barnegat Bay who replace grass lawns with maintenance-free.

New Jersey A693 provides a recurring annual state income tax credit of $250 for property owners within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stones, crushed shells, or similar materials. This credit aims to reduce the use of lawn fertilizers and other chemicals that contribute to the degradation of the bay's waters and ecosystems. The credit is available to those who have already made the switch and will apply to taxable years beginning after the bill's effective date.