Additional Sources
Education
- Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Community Development
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HOME Technical Assistance
HOME Technical Assistance (HOME TA) activities provide assistance to help HOME PJs and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that are developing affordable housing for low-income households with HOME program funds.
- HUD Webcasts
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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Professional Development
NAHRO is a membership organization of housing and community development providers and professionals throughout the United States.
- New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Upcoming Events
- New Jersey League of Municipalities Seminars & Events
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The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is a statewide association of more than 250 affordable housing and community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income New Jerseyans.
Employment
- Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey
- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
- NJ State League of Municipalities
- Supportive Housing Association of NJ
Fair Housing Act Updates
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Fair Housing Complaints
Web portal to file fair housing complaints with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
- NJ Fair Housing Act Legislation (208 KB)
Federal
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Federal agency responsible for national policy and programs that address America’s housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation’s communities, and enforce fair housing laws.
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Federal Housing Program Fact Sheet (589 KB)
This fact sheet offers information about housing and project-based vouchers as well as contact information for public housing agencies (PHAs) in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. This fact sheet is provided thanks to Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.
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Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2010 (45 KB)
Summary of reforms to HUD
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HOME Income Limits
HOME Income Limits data are available from FY 1998 to the present.
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HUD CLIPS (Client Information Policy Systems)
Online resource for forms, handbooks, policies, and other related information.
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HUD Income Limits
HOME Income Limits data are available from FY 1998 to the present.
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HUD Office of Community Planning & Development
The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons.
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HUD Policy Development and Research (PD&R)
PD&R is responsible for maintaining current information on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs, as well as conducting research on priority housing and community development issues.
- HUD Webcasts
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IRC 42 Low Income Housing Credit IRS Audit Guide (1 MB)
The scope of this guide is limited to guidelines for IRS examiners conducting audits of taxpayers owning IRC §42, low-income housing projects.
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LGBTQ Assistance and the Equal Access Rule
This section of the HUD Exchange establishes a central clearinghouse of resources for the LGBTQ community, including information on and links to HUD’s Equal Access Rule and program guidance, a toolkit on supporting transgender-inclusive projects, information on HUD’s initiative for the community-wide prevention of LGBTQ youth homelessness, and links to LGBTQ resources and research reports.
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Mortgage Foreclosure Resources
The Federal Reserve Banks have established Foreclosure Resource Centers to help address local and regional challenges in their mortgage markets and local communities.
Foreclosure Prevention
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Federal Reserve Mortgage Foreclosure Resources
The Federal Reserve Banks have established Foreclosure Resource Centers to help address local and regional challenges in their mortgage markets and local communities. The map below links to these regional foreclosure centers, where you
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Making Home Affordable Program
Making Home Affordable (MHA) is an initiative that helps struggling homeowners get mortgage relief through a variety of programs that aid in mortgage modifications, interest rate reductions, refinancing, deferred payment or transitioning out of your home while avoiding foreclosure.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Congress established the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment.
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New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Information about finding a housing counselor.
Housing Search
In addition to the resources shown below, you can call 211 or the Board of Social Services in your county for assistance.
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Administrative Agents in Monmouth and Surrounding Counties (683 KB)
In New Jersey Administrative Agents may be responsible for the marketing, renting, and reselling of affordable housing units and the certification of individuals/families who want to apply for affordable housing. They are a good point of contact for someone looking for housing.
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AffordableHomesNewJersey.com
Provides a listing of affordable housing rentals and resales in over 40 New Jersey municipalities.
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Boards of Social Services
Listing of County Boards of Social Services.
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Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
CJHRC provides outreach programs and services that result in acceptance, recognition and availability of quality affordable housing.
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Federal Housing Program Fact Sheet (589 KB)
This fact sheet offers information about housing and project-based vouchers as well as contact information for public housing agencies (PHAs) in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. This fact sheet is provided thanks to Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.
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Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey
A publication of the DCA Div of Codes & Standards
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Housing and Community Development Network of NJ
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is a statewide association of more than 250 affordable housing and community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income New Jerseyans.
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Housing Help NJ
This website was developed to connect New Jersey renters, landlords, & homeowners to information available from multiple sources to assist in preventing eviction.
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HousingQuest.com
Piazza & Associates, Inc. serves as the Administrative Agent for affordable housing in more than 80 municipalities throughout New Jersey. In addition, the HousingQuest.com Newsletter notifies households of new and upcoming rent and purchase opportunities.
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HUD Counseling Agencies in New Jersey by County (648 KB)
These organizations provide information to people looking for affordable housing and a good place to start your search.
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New Jersey Housing Program Fact Sheet (595 KB)
This fact sheet provides information on the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) and Mt. Laurel/State of NJ low and moderate income housing programs. This fact sheet is provided by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.
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New Jersey Housing Resource Center
The NJHRC is a free, online searchable registry of affordable and accessible housing units throughout the State of New Jersey.
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NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) is dedicated to increasing the availability of and accessibility to safe, decent and affordable housing to families in New Jersey. In some cases this may mean working with traditional affordable housing developments, serving New Jersey’s most needy families.
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Supportive Housing Association of NJ
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization, founded in 1998, whose mission is to promote and maintain a strong supportive housing industry in New Jersey serving people with special needs.
National
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National Affordable Housing Network
The National Affordable Housing Network was founded as a non-profit organization in 1994 to help develop and transfer high performance affordable housing techniques that benefit those in need.
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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Professional Development
NAHRO is a membership organization of housing and community development providers and professionals throughout the United States.
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National Housing Law Center
The National Housing Law Project’s mission is to advance housing justice for poor people and communities.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes.
Other Services for Homeowners
State
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Administrative Agents in Monmouth and Surrounding Counties (683 KB)
In New Jersey Administrative Agents may be responsible for the marketing, renting, and reselling of affordable housing units and the certification of individuals/families who want to apply for affordable housing. They are a good point of contact for someone looking for housing.
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Affirmative Marketing of Affordable Housing (77 KB)
This is the text of a law dealing with the marketing of affordable housing in New Jersey which was passed in 2020
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DCA Div of Codes & Standards
Landlord-Tenant Information & Foreclosure: Tenant’s Rights
- DCA Fair Housing Act Administration (FHAA)
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DCA Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey
This Guide lists affordable housing in New Jersey. Most of the housing is for rent. A small number are for sale.
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Fair Housing Complaints
Web portal to file fair housing complaints with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
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Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is the statewide association of more than 250 affordable housing and community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of affordable homes, economic opportunities, and strong communities.
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Housing Help NJ
This website was developed to connect New Jersey renters, landlords, & homeowners to information available from multiple sources to assist in preventing eviction.
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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
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.
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New Jersey Housing Program Fact Sheet (595 KB)
This fact sheet provides information on the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) and Mt. Laurel/State of NJ low and moderate income housing programs. This fact sheet is provided by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.
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New Jersey Housing Resource Center
The NJHRC is a free, online searchable registry of affordable and accessible housing units throughout the State of New Jersey.
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NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) is dedicated to increasing the availability of and accessibility to safe, decent and affordable housing to families in New Jersey. In some cases this may mean working with traditional affordable housing developments, serving New Jersey’s most needy families.
- State of New Jersey
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Supportive Housing Association of NJ
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization, founded in 1998, whose mission is to promote and maintain a strong supportive housing industry in New Jersey serving people with special needs.