Licensing Agency
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Rooming and Boarding House Standards
License: Rooming and Boarding House License; Emergency Shelter License; Free-Standing Residential Health Care Facility License
Key Requirements & Qualifications
8 items- 1
Compliance with the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979
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Compliance with Rules Governing Shelters for the Homeless (for emergency shelters)
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Compliance with Health Care Facilities Planning Act (for Free-Standing Residential Health Care Facilities)
- 4
Physical and social evaluations conducted yearly for license renewal
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Owners/operators must apply for a license
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Proof of local zoning approval may be required
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Emergency shelters must be constructed, maintained, and operated to protect health, safety, and welfare of occupants
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Compliance with Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) for emergency shelters
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/offices/roomingboarding.shtml
Fees & Costs
Rooming and Boarding House License fees (Class A & F: $356.00 to $578.00; Class B: $400.00 to $622.00; Class C: $444.00 to $666.00, depending on number of residents); Class E licenses for alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities: $333.00
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.