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Camden, New Jersey

Creating a property tax exemption for certain real property improvements, including those designed to bring fresh produce into food deserts

City of Camden, N.J., Ordinance MC-4803

Last Visited 4/28/26
Policy Summary

This law creates an exemption from taxes for improvements made to real property as part of the state’s economic opportunity act of 2013, which incentivizes things such as bringing of fresh produce into food deserts.

State New Jersey
Jurisdiction Name Camden
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 50k-200k
Legal Strategies
  • Creates an incentive for a change
  • Creates an exemption
Food System Topics
  • Food Access
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