“Housing affordability” can’t just be a slogan—it requires real investment.
Following Gov. Sherrill's budget address, NJ must follow through by fully funding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund & expanding the First-Gen Homebuyers program.
Read our statement: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
NJ's leaders must act now to prevent evictions & homelessness.
Today we released our 2026 Policy Agenda outlining 8 steps lawmakers should take right away — strengthening tenant protections, reforming zoning laws, and expanding housing funding.
Learn more: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Montvale lost in court trying to overturn NJ’s affordable housing law. Now, the town just signed an agreement with a developer allowing it to build *massive data center* w/ special tax breaks, instead of affordable homes.
We're fighting back — read all about it: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
In a new op-ed for @nj.com, our ED Adam Gordon lays out why state leaders should build on NJ's landmark affordable housing law — by expanding housing funding, reforming zoning laws, and strengthening tenant protections.
After last week’s SCOTUS win, the moment is now. www.nj.com/opinion/2026...
Big news: The U.S. Supreme Court just REJECTED an emergency appeal attempting to block NJ’s landmark new affordable housing law — which requires every municipality to create its fair share of new affordable homes.
Learn more in our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Gov. Sherrill's housing report builds on NJ’s Mount Laurel framework & lays out steps to lower costs: protect the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, redevelop stranded assets into homes, reform zoning laws, and strengthen tenant protections.
Read our press release: fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
What does the Mount Laurel Doctrine look like in real life? For Sean and his family, it means independence, stability, and community at Project Freedom.
To learn more read our latest blog:
www.fairsharehousing.org/project-free...
“Municipal officials who would rather litigate endlessly than allow inclusive communities are ultimately harming their own towns." www.northjersey.com/story/news/n...
“New Jersey’s affordable housing law gives towns a lot of flexibility to create new homes in a wide variety of ways that strengthen their local economies — and the vast majority of towns are already doing just that,” said Josh Bauers of Fair Share Housing Center. www.northjersey.com/story/news/n...
What does “Not In My Backyard” mean for families seeking safe, affordable housing? We spoke with the Devlins about their son’s home at Freedom Village—and how inclusive housing makes communities stronger.
Today, a federal appeals court denied an emergency request to halt NJ’s affordable housing law.
Once again, courts at every level have upheld the Mount Laurel Doctrine — and the vast majority of towns are moving forward with creating affordable homes. Read more:
fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
There’s growing consensus across New Jersey that zoning reforms and increased affordable housing production are essential to addressing our state's affordability crisis.
Kudos to Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna for his steadfast support for affordable housing: newjerseyglobe.com/local/zinna-...
Update: This evening's event will now be held virtually, from 6pm-8pm.
Join us for a riveting discussion about the state of affordable housing in New Jersey — register here: njpac-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Vacant office parks and shopping centers shouldn’t sit empty while so many New Jersey families struggle to find homes.
To maximize NJ's recent progress on affordable housing, we need to shake up business as usual and make it easier to convert buildings into mixed-use, affordable housing. Read more:
Panelists: - Adam Gordon, Executive Director, Fair Share Housing Center - Samra Haider, President and CEO, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation - Taiisa Kelly, CEO, Monarch Housing Associates - DaWuan Norwood, Policy Counsel, ACLU of New Jersey - Amber Randolph, Associate Vice President, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Rev. Eric Dobson, Senior Special Advisor at Fair Share Housing Center and co-founder of Dobson Harris LLC
Next Tuesday, join us in Newark for an enlightening discussion with leading luminaries on affordable housing in New Jersey.
The evening includes a documentary screening and opens with a poem by Newark’s inaugural poet laureate, Mia X.
Register here for this free event: njpac.org/event/a-roof...
A federal judge just rejected another attempt by wealthy towns to block New Jersey’s affordable housing law.
Courts have been crystal clear—the law is here to stay.
And it’s delivering results: 380+ municipalities now have compliant housing plans, far more than ever before.
See our press release:
Affordability was a key theme as Gov. Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today. Housing is central to that challenge.
We look forward to working with the new administration to build on recent progress and expand access to affordable homes.
Read our press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...
Project Freedom has expanded supportive housing across NJ thanks to the Mount Laurel Doctrine, which requires every municipality to create affordable housing. This requirement helps build inclusive communities—benefiting families like the Devlins and many others statewide.
New Jersey’s new affordable housing law is proving the naysayers wrong.
Today we announced that 380 municipalities now have compliant housing plans — an unprecedented level of participation in NJ's affordable housing process.
Learn more in our press release:
Some good news: The NJ Senate passed A4841/S3759 today, strengthening protections against discrimination by landlords based on the source of rent payments — for example, ensuring landlords don't refuse payments because they come from a housing voucher. The bill is now headed to Gov. Murphy's desk.
New @nj.com op-ed: The choices made in NJ's lame duck session could decide whether thousands stay housed — or face eviction.
Fair Share Housing Center's Al-Tariq Witcher urges lawmakers to expand housing funding, reform outdated zoning laws, and strengthen tenant protections:
Thanks to New Jersey's new law strengthening the Mount Laurel Doctrine, many more municipalities are creating affordable homes than ever before.
"It’s not going to solve all of our housing problems, but it’s really stronger than any other state’s affordable housing requirements."
As other states look to address the housing crisis, many of them — from California to Massachusetts to Texas — are increasingly incorporating elements of New Jersey's Mount Laurel Doctrine: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/b...
NLIHC Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump-Vance Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness: https://nlihc.org/news/nlihc-challenges-unlawful-administration-restrictions-threaten-proven-solutions-homelessness
We are mourning the passing of Bishop Jackson. He was a leader in the fight to end Regional Contribution Agreements, insisting every town do its fair share, and a steadfast supporter of our work in NJ.
His legacy in the fight for housing justice lives on. newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/...
The data is clear. Eviction right to counsel would help tens of thousands of people avoid displacement each year & save New Jersey more money than it would cost.
Read our latest report, "The Estimated Fiscal Impact of an Eviction Right to Counsel," to learn more: https://bit.ly/43yXKXd
Statement from Executive Director Adam Gordon: “I’m honored to join Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Dale Caldwell’s transition team and to support the Sherrill-Caldwell administration as it prepares to take action on the housing challenges facing families across New Jersey. “Governor-Elect Sherrill focused her campaign on affordability and New Jersey’s voters agreed — addressing New Jersey’s housing crisis is a top priority. The Governor-Elect pledged to tackle outdated zoning laws that block homes from being built, end diversions from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, expand support for first-time and first-generation homebuyers, and crack down on landlords who subject families to unlivable conditions and discrimination. These are exactly the kinds of strategies New Jersey needs to close our state’s racial wealth gap and reduce costs for all New Jerseyans. “Thanks to New Jersey’s landmark new law streamlining and strengthening the Mount Laurel Doctrine, more towns than ever before are planning for and building affordable homes. Communities are already seeing the benefits: stronger local economies, revitalized public spaces, and more opportunities for families to put down roots. “Recent polling shows that New Jersey voters overwhelmingly support bold action on housing. With housing costs at record highs and federal funding cuts threatening thousands of New Jerseyans with eviction and homelessness, now is the moment for urgent, ambitious leadership. “I’m excited to bring Fair Share Housing Center’s research, policy expertise, and decades-long commitment to equity to the transition process, and to work with the Governor-Elect, Lieutenant Governor-Elect, and their team to deliver real action on housing that our communities need.”
Today, Gov.-Elect Sherrill appointed our executive director, Adam Gordon, to her Transition Team.
"With housing costs at record highs and federal funding cuts threatening thousands of families with eviction and homelessness, now is the moment for urgent, ambitious leadership," said Gordon.
We are very lucky in NJ to have @fairsharehousing.bsky.social, which scrutinizes municipal fair share plans around the state, and sues the municipalities that screw around with their housing plans. thepressgroup.net/montvale-par...
A pretty good state housing agenda to meet the urgency of the housing crisis! Housing has long been primary purview of feds & locals. But there is a lot we know states can do. Its a matter of political will.
People taking the expressway to attend the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City might notice our billboard calling on Gov. Murphy & state legislators to FULLY restore the money diverted from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund!
Join us in taking action at HouseNJ.org
