“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.”

YIGBY bill would empower Black churches to build housing | Opinion The legislation targets an untapped asset in Black communities by removing obstacles for faith institutions to develop affordable homes on their property.

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.

Op-ed: King knew real fight was about economic and housing justice Reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and his vision for economic and housing equity following his last speech in 1968.

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:

N.J. cracking down on hidden rental fees. Here’s what’s changing. Renters hit with excessive application fees can now file complaints with the state.

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.

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War What a battle over a mixed-use development in a historic town reveals about liberal America.

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.
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In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War What a battle over a mixed-use development in a historic town reveals about liberal America.

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

N.J. senator: We need 200,000 affordable homes. The solution may be in your neighborhood Proposed state legislation would remove barriers preventing religious organizations from developing affordable housing on their underused property.

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...

RPA Releases New Analysis of Housing Growth Under New Jersey’s Fair… Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region

Since 2015, municipalities in New Jersey have produced housing at nearly 10 times the rate compared to municipalities on Long Island that don't have a fair share system.

Learn more: rpa.org/news/news-re...

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/...

An Ivy League town faces bitter battle over effort to stamp out segregation New Jersey’s statewide battle over growth, rooted in a once loosely enforced 1970s law against racial segregation, has turned “vicious” in Princeton.

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...

Project Freedom: Delivering Independence Through Supportive Housing - Fair Share Housing Center Parents of children with special needs often wonder what the future will hold. As their children grow older, questions about independence and long-term

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...

NJ towns take affordable housing mandate fight to U.S. Supreme Court The group of New Jersey towns asked Justice Samuel Alito to block a state law requiring them to adopt more housing-friendly zoning plans.

“Municipal officials who would rather litigate endlessly than allow inclusive communities are ultimately harming their own towns." www.northjersey.com/story/news/n...

NJ towns take affordable housing mandate fight to U.S. Supreme Court The group of New Jersey towns asked Justice Samuel Alito to block a state law requiring them to adopt more housing-friendly zoning plans.

“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...

Not In My Backyard? A Family’s Story of Inclusive Housing YouTube video by Fair Share Housing Center

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:
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Zinna: New Jersey and Affordability, Perfect Together - New Jersey Globe OPINION New Jersey does not have a housing affordability problem, we have a will-power problem. Or to put it another way, we struggle to embrace evolving

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...

Mikie Sherrill wants to convert N.J.’s underused commercial properties to affordable homes Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.

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...