Can the FAIR Act make New Jersey rents more affordable?

NJ can’t solve its affordability crisis without confronting the housing shortage. We welcome Gov. Sherrill’s new NJ HOMES cohort & nearly $35M for affordable and workforce housing — helping towns turn housing plans into actual homes. Read Gov. Sherrill's latest announcement: nj.gov/governor/new...

Housing affordability is a health issue. A new study by @eagletonpoll.bsky.social & @rwjf.org finds rising housing costs are making healthcare & other basic needs impossible to afford for many New Jerseyeans — with Black & Latino residents facing the greatest burdens: www.nj.com/realestate-n...

Its shocking, but infants & toddlers are the population age cohort most at risk for homelessness. And that critical period of brain development from birth to 3 yo means they are the cohort that benefits most from safe, stable, healthy & affordable housing.

No one preparing to bring a child into the world should have to wonder where they'll sleep. Housing insecurity is a maternal health issue. Stable, affordable housing supports healthier pregnancies, better birth outcomes, and racial equity.

Today, Gov. Sherrill announced an Executive Order to curb unfair junk fees that make housing even more expensive for NJ renters. “No one should be forced to pay excessive, predatory or hidden fees when renting apartments,” said Fair Share's Al-Tariq Witcher. Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...

Oliver Station is a mixed-use, transit-oriented community in South Jersey that benefits from NJHMFA’s Hospital Partnership Subsidy Program, connecting residents to stable housing, health care, and public transit through a unique partnership with @virtuahealth.bsky.social

Join us at the #NJPRC26 virtually June 10—11 and in person on June 12! We will be discussing affordable housing in NJ! site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc2...

In case you missed it: Our webinar explored the successful implementation of NJ’s landmark affordable housing law and what comes next. With 400+ communities adopting fair share housing plans, we're seeing a path toward tens of thousands of new affordable homes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzqi...

Are you a renter in New Jersey? Join us this Sunday at the Montclair Public Library for a conversation on tenant rights and housing resources, featuring our own Al-Tariq Witcher. Come learn, ask questions, and get informed. Space is limited — RSVP here: bccls.libcal.com/event/16115616

Too often, families are denied access to affordable housing because of low credit scores caused by unaffordable housing itself. Today, the NJ Senate passed legislation to limit over-reliance on credit scores and require a fuller, fairer review of applicants. Next stop: the Assembly.

Historic milestone for affordable housing in NJ: 401 municipalities have now adopted final implementing ordinances for affordable housing plans — the broadest compliance in the Mount Laurel Doctrine's 50-year history. Learn more in today's press release: www.fairsharehousing.org/press-releas...

Writing at NJ dot com, @amirasweilem.bsky.social says that the fight over redevelopment of the old Princeton Seminary lands "illustrates the complicated nature of affordable housing mandates in crowded New Jersey". I totally disagree. It is just plain regular NIMBYism. www.nj.com/news/2026/05...

Montvale’s own court filings now confirm what officials have downplayed publicly: a data center is at the core of the town’s housing plan. Montvale is attempting to sidestep its legal requirements to create affordable homes through a lawful and transparent process. We're fighting back:

As more New Jersey municipalities than ever advance affordable housing plans, what’s working — and why? Join our webinar to learn how NJ's landmark new law is delivering results — and revitalizing communities through smart redevelopment. Register now to reserve your spot: bit.ly/4vXeeVs

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Good news from Trenton today: legislation making it easier to convert empty malls & office buildings into mixed-use communities — with at least 20% affordable housing required — just cleared a key Senate committee. Learn more from @njsenatedemocrats.bsky.social: www.njsendems.org/m/newsflash/...

Why are rents rising fastest in some low-income communities? New research by @evictionlab.bsky.social researcher Matt Mleczko links exclusionary zoning to higher costs & deeper inequality. Housing markets are regional—underscoring the importance of statewide frameworks like NJ’s fair share system.

New Jersey is seeing incredible progress on affordable housing. Join us next month for a Webinar on how NJ's landmark new affordable housing law is working in practice, with insights from state & local leaders. Register now to reserve your spot: bit.ly/4vXeeVs

Today, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social (& Jeopardy champ @feathersmcg.bsky.social!) announced a wide-ranging Executive Order to address the housing crisis and help maximize the impact of NJ’s newly-strengthened Mount Laurel framework. Read our press statement: myemail.constantcontact.com/Press-Statem...

“We are done waiting for wealthy suburbs to voluntarily open their gates. We need state-level intervention to tear down the paper walls of exclusionary zoning.”

NJ’s racial wealth gap is rooted in housing policy. In a new op-ed, NJ NAACP's Richard Smith explains how exclusionary zoning drives segregation — and why NJ's #YIGBY ("Yes In God's Back Yard") bill is a critical step to empower faith communities to build affordable homes.

The housing crisis didn’t happen by accident — it was shaped by decades of exclusionary zoning & policy choices that limited the supply of affordable homes. In this new op-ed, Rev. Eric Dobson spells out how NJ's "Yes In God’s Backyard" bill can help break down barriers to affordable housing:

Starting May 1, a new law caps rental application fees at $50. New guidance from @newjerseyoag.bsky.social makes clear this cap applies to all application-related costs. Learn more about this positive step toward a fairer, more transparent rental market: www.nj.com/news/2026/04...

New Jersey renters are tired of paying too much for housing and being squeezed by hidden and bogus rental fees. We're leading a bipartisan call for federal action by FTC—and reminding everyone in the meantime that we’ll vigorously enforce our own law that shields tenants from excessive fees.

If you replicate what is happening in Princeton thousands of times over, you begin to understand why the country is in a housing crisis. Sophie Mann-Shafir reports on the heated battle over a housing development in Princeton. https://bit.ly/4t3Rtxv

A new article in @thenation.com on a small-but-influential group opposing affordable housing shows exactly why NJ’s Mount Laurel framework is so important. “Defend historic Princeton… it’s Make America Great Again,” said Adam Gordon. “It’s this romantic vision of a past that didn’t really exist.”

We’re hiring! We're looking for a Staff Attorney to join our team fighting for housing justice. If you’re a mission-driven attorney ready to take on exclusionary zoning and advance civil rights, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: fairsharehousing.bamboohr.com/careers/39

Outdated exclusionary zoning laws are still holding back NJ's progress on affordable housing. Senator @troysingletonnj.bsky.social's "Yes In God's Back Yard" bill takes them on—unlocking faith-based & nonprofit properties to strengthen the Mount Laurel Doctrine's impact: www.nj.com/opinion/2026...

“Today, more than 400,000 New Jerseyans live in homes created through the Mt. Laurel doctrine.” Zoning reform alone doesnt assure housing affordability. It doesnt even assure new market rate housing actually gets built. If you’re serious about producing new housing, learn about Mt Laurel.

Mount Laurel Doctrine (& @feathersmcg.bsky.social) FTW! Unlike New York, New Jersey *requires* every municipality to create its fair share of affordable homes—and a new law gives it real teeth. Many other states could benefit from a framework like New Jersey's: statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...

A new @rpa.org report shows New Jersey vastly outpacing neighboring regions in both affordable housing & overall housing production — thanks to NJ's Mount Laurel Doctrine. Neighboring areas without a fair share system have experienced faster housing cost increases and worsening overcrowding.

Montvale — yes, the same town that led a failed lawsuit to block NJ’s affordable housing law — is now trying to make its largest redevelopment site a home for environmentally destructive technology instead of homes for actual people. We're fighting back — learn more: www.nj.com/bergen/2026/...

New Jersey's groundbreaking affordable housing law is delivering results. The vast majority of municipalities are now creating new affordable homes — and many are using smart redevelopment strategies to integrate and revitalize communities. Today's @washingtonpost.com takes a closer look:

“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...

“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:

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...