Housing & Community Development Network of NJ

06/16/2026

Tell your legislators to fund affordable homes! 🏘️

Budget resolutions currently under consideration in both the New Jersey Assembly and Senate would significantly expand investment in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program. As lawmakers negotiate the FY2027 State Budget, it is critical that we remind them that every New Jerseyan deserves access to an affordable home, and that begins with sustained investments in the development, preservation, and revitalization of communities across our state.

Join us in urging legislators to:

✔️ Support Assembly Budget Resolution #16 (Danielsen) and Senate Budget Resolution #656 (Timberlake) to invest an additional $140 million in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in FY2027.

✔️ Support Assembly Budget Resolution #752 (Reynolds-Jackson/Legislative Black Caucus) and Senate Budget Resolution #114 (Singleton) to increase the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program cap by $50 million, raising it from the current $15 million cap.

Contact your legislators here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-legislators-to-fund-affordable-homes

06/15/2026

Have you registered yet for this Thursday's Legislative Day?

Learn more about the issues affecting NJ's community development sector and solutions we are working on to implement through our current legislative priorities:

✔️ Growing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Without Diversions
✔️ Expand the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program
✔️ Strengthening Tenant Voices
✔️ Empowering CDCs and Nonprofit Developers

For more information, including how to register, visit: https://www.hcdnnj.org/legislativeday

06/10/2026

From RWJFoundation: New Jersey Poll Findings Reveal Affordability Challenges and Health Equity Uncertainties Across the State

A poll finds that while New Jerseyans continue to view their communities as healthy, rising housing costs pose a challenge for residents and raise uncertainty around its broader impacts.

06/09/2026

🏡 Big news for our 2026 Homeownership Application Cycle!

We’ve expanded our income limits for 2026 and are now using 80% Area Median Income (AMI) limits. This means more families may now qualify for affordable homeownership opportunities!

We’re committed to making the path to homeownership more accessible for families in the community.

🔗Learn more and apply now: habitatpc.org/homeownership

🏡 ¡Grandes noticias para nuestro ciclo de solicitudes de vivienda 2026!

Hemos aumentado los límites de ingresos para 2026 y ahora utilizaremos límites del 80% del Ingreso Medio del Área (AMI). ¡Esto significa que más familias podrían calificar para oportunidades de vivienda asequible!

Estamos comprometidos a hacer que el camino hacia la propiedad de vivienda sea más accesible para las familias de la comunidad. 💙

🔗 Obtén más información y postúlate ahora: habitatpc.org/vivienda

06/09/2026

Land banks are being used across the country to help mitigate the harms of vacant and abandoned properties. They're helping to strengthen neighborhoods by addressing safety concerns, leveraging economic investment, and creating opportunities for first generation homeowners. Here in NJ, municipalities can form land banks pursuant to the 2019 New Jersey Land Bank Law and in places like Newark, those efforts are already underway. Join us to learn about the progress that's been made in NJ since the law has been enacted and where we go from here.

When: Monday, June 15 | 2pm to 3:30pm
Where: Zoom
Registration: $25 for Network Members | $50 for Non-Network Members

Register here: https://hcdnnj.memberclicks.net/landbanknj26 #/

06/09/2026

Join HCDNNJ President & CEO Staci Berger at the NJ Planning & Redevelopment Conference hosted by New Jersey Future for a discussion on building climate resiliency in the Garden State: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc26/home

06/05/2026

Congratulations Commissioner Suárez!

This week, Jacquelyn A. Suárez was sworn in for a second term as DCA Commissioner. Under her leadership, DCA has worked to support municipalities in building affordable housing, keep families housed, and make state government work better for New Jerseyans.

06/04/2026

The Board of Directors of Gateway Community Action Partnership has announced the appointment of Edward Bethea, CCAP, as the organization's next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026, upon the retirement of Founder and CEO Albert B. Kelly, CCAP.

"Edward Bethea is uniquely qualified to lead Gateway Community Action Partnership into its next chapter," said Dr. Terrence Hardee, Chair of the Gateway CAP Board of Directors. "Throughout his distinguished career, Ed has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of the communities we serve. His extensive knowledge of our programs, operations, partnerships, and mission makes him the ideal person to build upon Gateway's strong foundation while positioning the organization for continued growth and innovation."

Congratulations and best wishes Mr. Bethea!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Network TA & Training Coordinator Woodrow Prevard on celebrating your 2nd work anniversary! 🎉

06/01/2026

At a time when New Jersey faces a severe shortage of affordable homes, protecting and strengthening the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is essential.