# N.J. Stat. § 44:1-128: When relief may be provided in home

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-128

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 44:1-128
- **Heading:** When relief may be provided in home
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-128

## Text

When adult poor persons own the property in whole or in part where they reside, or are receiving shelter in some other suitable home or habitation, and it is possible to maintain them in such homes more adequately and profitably within the intent of this chapter, the overseer, or superintendent when acting in place of the overseer may, as provided in section 44:1-129 of this title, apply for such relief in lieu of committing or placing them in an almshouse or welfare-house.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-1.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-4 Acquisition of real estate for welfare-house](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-5 § 44:1-5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-6 § 44:1-6](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-6.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-8 § 44:1-8](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-8.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10.1 Change of name to county board of social services; resolution or ordinance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-10.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 44:1-10.2 County welfare board to mean county board of social services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T44_C1_S1-10.2.md)
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