The Network's Legislative Day returns to the State House in Trenton this June! Learn more about the issues affecting NJ's community development sector and solutions we are working on to implement through our current legislative priorities:

• Grow the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Double the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program
• Create statewide Code Red requirements
• Eliminate racial bias in property appraisal
• De-prioritize credit scores for affordable housing applicants

Click here for a recording of our 2024 Legislative Day Prep webinar. Slides from the presentation are available here.

Legislative Day is an opportunity to:

• Speak with your representatives about supporting public policy that will help HouseNJ. Talking points and fact sheets will be provided.
• Have a stronger voice by connecting with others in the housing and community development sector.
• Tour the State House and get an insider’s view of the legislative process from where it all happens.
• Hone your advocacy skills and learn tricks of the trade for communicating with decision-makers.
• Witness democracy in action by attending legislative hearings.

*501(c)(3) nonprofits CAN lobby! Federal laws actually exist to encourage nonprofits to engage with their elected officials within certain specified limits. Learn more at www.njnonprofits.org.