About DCA

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a State agency created to provide administrative guidance, financial support and technical assistance to local governments, community development organizations, businesses and individuals to improve the quality of life in New Jersey.

DCA offers a wide range of programs and services, including local government management and finance, affordable housing production, fire safety, building safety, community planning and development, historic preservation, disaster recovery and mitigation, and information privacy.

DCA's programs and services are provided through the following Divisions:
DCA is closely affiliated with the following agencies:
Photo of DCA building by Matthew Cohen


Department of Community Affairs
101 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ  08625