The short answer
Yes. In most New Jersey associations the board can raise regular assessments when it adopts the annual budget, within the authority the governing documents give it. Some documents cap increases or require an owner vote above a certain percentage. Increases must be adopted at a properly noticed open meeting.
Why dues go up
- Insurance renewals
- Contract increases for snow, landscaping, and utilities
- Reserve contributions catching up to the reserve study
- Deferred maintenance
Doing it well
Explain the change in plain language and show the alternative — usually a special assessment later. See HOA budget planning.
General information about New Jersey rules as of October 2026, not legal advice. Laws and municipal requirements change — confirm specifics with your attorney or the municipality before acting.