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House NJ Campaign: 'Build Back Better' by Addressing Housing Affordability and Security
Economic recovery package must invest key resources to address affordability crisis, says NJ housing and community development leaders
2/8/2022
As Congress nego...
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NJ Assembly Delves into Housing Affordability and Security IssuesNetwork offers insight into homelessness, senior housing, homeownership, and NJ’s rental market
The New Jersey Assembly Committees on Community Development and Affairs; Housing; and Aging...
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Housing and Community Development Advocates Applaud Announcement of New Homeowner Pandemic Relief Program
1/24/2022
The Murphy-Oliver Administration today announced the launch of the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA) to aid eligible ho...
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Housing Advocates Applaud Murphy Administration Rental Aid News: $42 Million More from Feds, Nearly 90% Has Gone to Most Vulnerable RentersHousing is the crux of the recovery and affordability emphasized in State of the State
1/13/2021
The U.S. Treasury...
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Housing Is Infrastructure, NJ Community Leaders Tell Congressional Delegation
Housing Advocates Say Infrastructure Bill Passage Should Provide Key Housing Investments
September 15, 2021
More than 80 New Jersey-based organizations joined the Housing a...
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Network Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling to Lift Federal Eviction Moratorium
8/27/2021
Following a ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Biden administration’s order extending the federal eviction moratorium, Housing and Community...
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NJ Enacts Landmark Pandemic Eviction Protection Measures Gov. Murphy signs comprehensive housing bills impacting renters and landlords
8/4/2021
After more than a year of strong advocacy from legislative champions, community leaders and housing advocates...
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Federal Relief Funds Should Prioritize Closing Racial Wealth Gap and Balancing NJ Housing Market, says NetworkStatewide housing leader provides testimony to Murphy Administration
7/27/2021
The Murphy Administration hosted a virtual hearing today on the ...
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Network Applauds Enactment of Lead Poisoning Prevention Bills7/22/2021
Legislation that requires lead paint inspections prior to tenant turnover and establishes educational programs about lead paint poisoning, as well as expand lead service line replacem...
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NJ 6th Most Expensive Rental Market, Study FindsAdvocates urge funding for housing in Biden infrastructure plan, Call on Gov. Murphy to sign Rental Navigator & eviction prevention bills
7/14/2021
In a new national report unveiled today, New Jersey r...
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NJ Community Development Leader Testifies Before U.S. Congressional Committee on Expanding Housing Access
7/14/2021
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Oversight Subcommittee hosted a virtual hearing earlier this month on expanding housing access to...
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NJ Legislature Sends Ground Breaking Housing Protections to Governor MurphyAdvocates applaud essential pandemic relief for renters and landlords, lead poisoning prevention, and full investment in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
6/24/2021
The New Jerse...
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NJ Housing Advocates Praise Preservation of Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the State Budget
6/22/2021
The state budget deal struck by Gov. Phil Murphy and the NJ Legislature preserves full funding of New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and p...
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Most New Jerseyans Say Housing Costs are a Serious Problem, Finding a Place to Rent is Difficult; Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Housing AccessTwo-Thirds of New Jerseyans Support Using Affordable Housing Trust Fund Solely As Intended;Residents Want Stat...
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Advocates Urge Legislators to Take Action on Pandemic Housing PrioritiesOver 100 housing leaders participate in annual Legislative Day
6/7/2021
Over 100 housing advocates participated in a virtual Legislative Day, conducting dozens of meetings with memb...
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Legislators Join Housing Advocates in Rally to Protect NJ Affordable Housing Trust FundProposed state budget raids funds intended to build homes for NJ’s most vulnerable residents
5/11/2021
New Jersey legislators joined housing advocates and community...
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Housing is the Prescription for NJ’s Communities, says Health and Community Development PractitionersSummit discusses solutions for racial, health disparities amid pandemic recovery
4/28/2021
Members of the health and community development sectors con...
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Facing an Eviction Crisis, NJ Should Protect Housing Fund Amid Pandemic Recovery Over 100 community leaders, non-profit developers and social justice advocates urge legislators to preserve NJ Affordable Housing Trust Fund
4/16/2021
Nonprofit developers,...
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New Housing Resource Launches for NJ Residents Impacted by COVID-19Free housing counseling services and information portal available
4/12/2021
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) has launched a new free resource for...
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NJ Housing and Community Development Association Selected as National Organizing Award Recipient
4/7/2021
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) was honored for its “Build a Thriving NJ” campaign by the National Lo...