The Home Business Jobs Creation Act aims to classify certain home businesses as permitted accessory uses within residential zones in New Jersey. The bill recognizes the growing trend of individuals working from home, particularly in light of recent economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic. It establishes that home businesses can operate without requiring a use variance, provided they meet specific criteria, such as being compatible with residential use, not generating excessive traffic or noise, and not creating any visible signs of a business. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it will not override any existing restrictions in common interest ownership communities that prohibit home businesses.

Municipalities are granted the authority to set standards regarding the volume of guests and delivery traffic for home businesses, ensuring that these operations do not disrupt the residential character of neighborhoods. However, the bill emphasizes that it does not limit a municipality's power to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. Overall, the act seeks to provide a framework for supporting home-based businesses while balancing the needs of residential communities.