Although Jersey City isn't known for its extensive shopping options, the City's new gentry have begun to bring with it classier and pricier shops. Nevertheless, some "old school" shops and bodegas delis continue to be mainstays, particularly for locals. Parts of Jersey City are in the Urban Enterprise Zone UEZ program, which allows retailers to charge half the state's sales tax currently 3.5 percent rather than the full sales tax rate, and clothing is not taxed at all. Retailers often have stickers on their doors showing that they participate in the UEZ program.
