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Summit Community Leaders Tell Local Officials "Housing, Not Handcuffs" at RallyDenounce homeless incarceration ordinance
4/23/2025
Community leaders and advocates rallied outside Summit City Hall last night to stand against an ordinance that would impos...
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Housing and Community Development Network Reflects on 25 Years of Addressing Social Determinants of HealthSummit explores impact of climate change and federal policies on creating healthier, more equitable communities Community developers, housing advocat...
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Housing and Community Developers Oppose Rewriting CRA Rules Neighborhoods and residents still overcoming decades of redlining and disinvestment, advocates say
4/1/2025
The Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Fede...
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New Report: Growing Need for Affordable Homes Hampered by Severe Shortage Underscores need for NJ Affordable Housing Trust Fund full investment
3/13/2025
Today, the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) and the National L...
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NJ Can’t Afford Raid OF Affordable Housing Trust Fund, say Housing Advocates Following State Budget Address Call for Realty Transfer Fee increase to be dedicated to other housing needs
2/25/2025
Following Governor Phil Murphy’s presentation of the F...
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Over 100 Housing Advocates Sign Letter Telling NJ Leaders to Protect Housing Investments in State BudgetOffer solutions for expanding housing resources
2/24/2025
NJ housing advocates are urging Governor Murphy and NJ legislators to preserve the NJ Affor...
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Funding Freeze Unconstitutional and Detrimental to Our Most Vulnerable Families, says NJ Housing Advocates
1/28/2025
Later today, the Trump Administration will implement a pause on federal grants and loans while it conducts an ideological review of fede...
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Housing Advocates Condemn Inhumane ICE Raids
1/24/2025
This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents began an aggressive detention and deportation campaign following an executive order rescinding guidelines that prevented arrests in �...
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Housing Advocates Oppose Efforts to Criminalize Homelessness in Paterson1/23/2025
This week, a vote to impose fines and jail sentences on individuals experiencing homelessness in public spaces was scheduled for a vote by the Paterson City Council. Under ...
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Returning Leadership and New Members for the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ Board of Directors in 2025
1/16/2025
The Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) announced the HCDNNJ Board of Directors for 202...
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Housing and Community Development Network Issues Statement on State of the State
1/14/2025
The following is a statement from Staci Berger, president and chief executive officer of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network)...
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New Report: Developing Effective Fourth Round Municipal Housing Plans for 2025-2035Comprehensive Guide to NJ’s New Affordable Housing Law for Municipalities, Planners, Developers, Advocates, and Residents12/5/2024
Today, Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC...
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NJ Housing & Community Development Association Shares Condolences on The Honorable Mildred Crump’s Passing
12/2/2024
Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) President and CEO Staci Berger issued the following statemen...
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Housing and Community Development Network Condemns Passage of Legislation Harmful to Nonprofits
11/21/2024
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) condemns the passage today of H.R. 9495 in the U.S. House of Representat...
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2025 Gubernatorial Candidates, Top State Officials Address Housing Issues at Sold Out Community Development ConferenceNJ association honors public officials and community leaders; introduces blueprint for housing justice
NEW BRUNSWICK – Top Murphy Adm...
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The Rent is Too Damn High, Advocates Tell NJ LawmakersUrge raising costs for predatory, corporate landlords and luxury homes to support housing affordability for hardworking NJ residents
9/23/2024
The New Jersey Assembly Housing Committee today hosted a...
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Housing and Community Development Network Applauds Ban on Discriminatory Appraisals in NJ
9/9/2024
This afternoon, Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way signed into law A2280/S1311, legislation to combat racial discrimination in home appraisals and require real estate a...
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NJ Housing & Community Development Association Shares Condolences on Rep. Bill Pascrell Passing
8/21/2024
Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) President and CEO Staci Berger issued the following statement on the pass...
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Network President & CEO Staci Berger Named to Insider 100 Policymakers Power List
8/8/2024
Housing and Community Development Network of NJ president and CEO Staci Berger is among NJ’s top policy makers, according to the 2024 InsiderNJ “Insider 1...
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NJ Housing Advocates Applaud Biden Proposal to Cap Rent Hikes
7/16/2024
President Biden has announced a proposal to halt rent increases by cutting off tax credits for landlords who try to raise rent by more than 5 percent. On the proposal, Housing and C...
