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Eviction Tsunami on the Horizon, say Housing AdvocatesFederal moratorium on evictions expires July 24
7/17/2020
A moratorium on evictions for residents of federally backed properties expires on July 24. New Jersey housing advocates are joining national ...
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Assembly Takes First Step to Prevent Eviction Tsunami, says Housing AdvocatesNJ Assembly Housing Committee Advances Homeowner and Tenant Protections
6/16/2020
The New Jersey Assembly Housing Committee today voted in favor of legislation which provides p...
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Borrowing Plan Provides Critical Tools for Communities, say Housing AdvocatesNJ Assembly Committee Advances COVID-19 Financing Bill
6/1/2020
The New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee today voted in favor of legislation that authorizes the issuance of Sta...
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Housing Advocates Laud Pandemic Renter Relief Announcement
5/29/2020
New Jersey housing advocates applauded the Murphy Administration for creating a $100 million short-term rental assistance program, sponsored by Senator Brian Stack (LD-33) for low- and...
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NJ Housing Advocates Applaud Federal Renter Relief Proposal
5/11/2020
New Jersey housing advocates applauded the introduction of a $100 billion emergency rental assistance in Congress this week as part of coronavirus relief. On the bill, Housing and...
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Protect our Renters and HomeownersHousing Advocates Advance Key Principles for Forbearance and Rent Relief Legislation5/8/2019
Nearly two months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down our state and unemployment claims continue to rise, the New Jersey L...
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Gov. Murphy Announces New Protections and Resources for Homeowners and Renters Affected by COVID-19
4/24/2020
Governor Murphy today announced new measures and resources for renters and homeowners impacted by the coronavirus. The Housing and Community De...
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Network Statement on NJ Mortgage Payment Relief
3/28/2020
Following Governor Phil Murphy's announcement that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-...
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Expand Protections for Homeowners and Renters Impacted by Pandemic, Urge Housing AdvocatesSuggest mortgage forbearance and rental assistance measures
3/27/2020
Housing advocates are urging Governor Murphy and the Legislature to include mortgage forbeara...
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Housing Advocates Applaud NJ Proactive Measures to Protect Renters and Homeowners
3/19/2020
Following the announcement that Governor Murphy will sign legislation that puts a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions and issue a complimentary Executive Or...
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Housing Advocates Applaud Essex County Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During Pandemic
3/15/2020
Following the announcement that the Essex County Sheriff’s Office will not execute evictions and suspended foreclosure sales indefinitely due to ...
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Housing Advocates Call for Foreclosure, Eviction Moratorium and Other Steps to Address Housing Impacts During the COVID-19 PandemicState leaders should prevent a public health crisis from becoming a housing crisis
3/13/2020
Community developers and hous...
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NJ Affordable Home Supply Insufficient, National Study Finds State taking steps to meet demand
3/10/2020
There is a shortage of 217,640 affordable and available rental homes for the 301,079 extremely low income (ELI) renter households in New Jersey acco...
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NJ Housing Advocates Applaud Gov. Murphy’s Budget to Build a Thriving New Jersey; Affordable Housing Trust Fund Restoration Continued in Proposed FY2021 Budget
February 25, 2020
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network)...
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Housing Advocates Celebrate Murphy Administration’s $60 Million Announcement to Build A Thriving New Jersey; Affordable Housing Trust Fund Release Turns Page on Christie-Era Budgeting
February 19, 2020
The Housing and Community Development Network of ...
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As State Comptroller, Kevin Walsh Will Provide Necessary Oversight and a Valuable Check on State Agencies, Housing Advocates Say
01/23/2020
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) applauds Gov. Phil Murphy for his nomin...
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Housing Advocates Applaud Gov. Murphy, Legislature, for Strengthening Code Blue
01/21/2020
Today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills that create a statewide standard for Code Blue alerts and will provide more comprehensive services to individuals and f...
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NJ Housing Advocates Endorse National Solutions for Eviction Crisis
12/12/2019
The Housing and Community Development Network of NJ (“the Network”) applauds Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rob Portman (R-OH) for introducing the Eviction Crisis Act...
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Housing Advocates Urge Members of Congress to Embrace Bold Solutions and Take Swift Action
11/26/2019
Nonprofit developers and community advocates today urged members of New Jersey’s Congressional delegation to support the Opportunity Starts at Home a...
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Gov. Murphy Receives “Community Development Champion” Honor from Nonprofit Leaders and Housing AdvocatesAssociation reports $2 billion economic impact by NJ nonprofit developers in last five years
10/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy received the “Comm...