Making Housing More Affordable in New Jersey
The Housing Governing Council leads a whole-of-government effort to make housing more affordable across New Jersey.
This website highlights the steps New Jersey is taking to bring down housing costs, increase housing production, and make it easier for families to find existing affordable homes.Governor's Housing Strategy
On September 29th 2026, Governor Sherrill released her five-pillar housing strategy.
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Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order Bringing Government Together to Accelerate Housing Production
Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 17, a whole-of-government approach to accelerating housing production and increasing access to housing opportunities for New Jerseyans. The EO anticipates recommendations for a housing plan to be delivered by the Sherrill Administration in September.
Governor Sherrill Announces Bold Action to Expand Housing Supply and Lower Costs Across New Jersey
NJ HOMES Applications Close July 1 for Second Cohort of Municipalities NJHMFA Raises Nearly $35 Million for Affordable and Workforce Housing Through Tax Credit Auction
Governor Sherrill Signs the Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act Into Law to Protect Renters from Algorithmic Rent Setting
Governor Sherrill today signed the Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act into law, establishing additional protections for renters by explicitly regulating the use of algorithmic rent-setting practices that artificially inflate housing costs. The legislation is part of the Administration’s broader effort to make New Jersey more affordable by ensuring the housing market is fair and competitive.
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