Fair Share Housing Center

MUST READ: Today's New York Times features a deep dive on New Jersey's Mount Laurel Doctrine, which requires each municipality to provide its fair share of affordable housing. Many U.S. states could benefit from a framework like New Jersey's. With the U.S. in the worst housing affordability crisis of our lifetimes, this moment demands that we think big. Learn more:

Hoboken residents: We urge you to vote *NO* on the anti-rent control ballot referendum. If it passes, it would likely eliminate existing rent-controlled units that many lower-income renters and seniors rely on. Learn more in this Jersey Journal editorial:

Happy Halloween! A stable home is crucial for children and families to enjoy holidays like Halloween. Affordable housing plays a vital role in ensuring that families have a safe place to celebrate and create lasting memories. Access to affordable housing not only supports individual well-being but also enriches the community, allowing everyone to partake in the joy of shared traditions and celebrations.

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. A lack of safe and affordable housing is one of the primary barriers survivors of domestic violence face when they choose to leave an abusive partner. The struggle for affordable housing is a critical issue for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Learn more in this New Jersey Coalition To End Domestic Violence op-ed about how housing provides a lifeline to survivors: https://ow.ly/FPQU50TUH9X

On Friday, NJ's Dept. of Community Affairs released calculations for how much affordable housing each municipality is required to allow over the next decade under the state's new law. NJ's new affordable housing law is expected to help break down barriers to racial & economic integration in one of the most diverse — but also one of the most segregated — states in the U.S. “This is an opportunity for municipalities to prioritize sensible and equitable growth, redevelopment, and infrastructure investments that will benefit their communities for generations to come," said our executive director, Adam Gordon. Learn more in our press release:

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth we want to shout our our Latinx staff members. Diego worked for Fair Share Housing from 2014 to 2015, and after eight years with the federal government, he returned to Fair Share in June 2023. He works in researching and drafting policy briefs, organizes state advocates on housing initiatives, and also focuses on the organization's Disaster Relief Recovery efforts, including communication with national partners, federal agencies, and state recovery group. To read Diego's blog post, New Jersey’s Latinx: Housing, History, and Generational Challenges, follow the link: https://ow.ly/nwnF50TExSs

Every month we compile affordable housing opportunities in New Jersey from our partners and community resources. To view this month's opportunities follow the link: https://ow.ly/BHzm50TABH5

In the face of disasters, equity should be our guiding principle. Check out our latest blog post on the fight for equitable disaster relief in New Jersey and beyond. https://ow.ly/Yn6p50Txncz

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to shout out some of our Latinx staff members! Ashley has been with Fair Share since 2021 and serves as one of our staff attorneys. She oversees Bergen and Burlington counties on matters regarding the Mount Laurel Doctrine. #hispanicheritagemonth

Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey is proud to announce our 2024 Innovation Award Recipient, Fair Share Housing Center! Join us on November 15th to celebrate their accomplishment and all our award recipients. Get all the details here: https://lnkd.in/en9PYQqK