S.467

New Jersey S467 offers a $250 annual state income tax credit for homeowners who replace lawns with stone or crushed shells near Barnegat Bay.

New Jersey S467 provides a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the state income tax for homeowners within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or other similar materials. The aim is to reduce the use of lawn fertilizers and other chemical agents that contribute to the degradation of the bay's waters and ecosystems. The credit is available to property owners who have already made the switch before the bill's effective date.