HouseNJ Resources

Renter Empowerment and Neighborhood Tools (RENT) for Health Equity
Housing profiles to support healthy homes and well-being for vulnerable low-income renters in New Jersey.

Out of Reach
An annual national report jointly released by the Network and the National Low Income Housing Coalition on rental home affordability.

The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Rental Homes
A national report on the supply of affordable homes for low income renters

Statements of Support
A compilation of statements supporting housing investments on the state and federal levels of government from elected officials and community development leaders. 

Hearing Testimony

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee Testimony on Increasing the Cap for the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program - Monday, December 9, 2024
Network Director of Policy and Advocacy Matthew Hersh testified to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee about successful NRTC-funded projects and the potential projects that do not receive funding due to the limits of the current allocation.

Testimony in Support of A4873 - Unconscionable Rent Increases - October 24, 2024
Network Director of Policy and Advocacy Matthew Hersh testified before the Assembly Housing Committee in support of A4873, which would provide resources and possible recourse in the face of unreasonable rent increases.

Assembly Housing Committee Testimony on Housing Unaffordability and Rising Rents - Monday, September 23, 2024
Network Director of Policy and Advocacy Matthew Hersh testified before the Assembly Housing Committee on the Network's policy priorities to HouseNJ.

Expanding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the FY2025 State Budget - March 11, 2024
Network Director of Policy and Advocacy Matthew Hersh testifies to the Assembly Budget Committee on necessary potential funding increases in the next state budget to make housing more affordable and reliable for everybody in New Jersey.

Reforming municipal responsibilities concerning affordable housing, abolishing COAH, and appropriating $16 million - January 29, 2024
Network President and CEO Staci Berger testified before the Assembly Housing Committee in support of reforming municipal fair share affordable housing obligations.