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Fair Housing Act Updates

Federal

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2010 (45 KB)

    Summary of reforms to HUD

  • HOME Income Limits

    HOME Income Limits data are available from FY 1998 to the present.

  • HUD CLIPS (Client Information Policy Systems)

    Online resource for forms, handbooks, policies, and other related information.

  • HUD Income Limits

    HOME Income Limits data are available from FY 1998 to the present.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program

    Congress established the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment.

  • 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.

  • Administrative Agents in Monmouth and Surrounding Counties (27 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.

  • AffordableHomesNewJersey.com

    Provides a listing of affordable housing rentals and resales in over 40 New Jersey municipalities.

  • Boards of Social Services

    Listing of County Boards of Social Services.

  • Central Jersey Housing Resource Center

    CJHRC provides outreach programs and services that result in acceptance, recognition and availability of quality affordable housing.

  • 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.

  • Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey

    A publication of the DCA Div of Codes & Standards

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Other Services for Homeowners

State

  • Administrative Agents in Monmouth and Surrounding Counties (27 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.

  • 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

  • DCA Div of Codes & Standards

    Landlord-Tenant Information & Foreclosure: Tenant’s Rights

  • DCA Fair Housing Act Administration (FHAA)
  • 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.

  • Fair Housing Complaints

    Web portal to file fair housing complaints with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

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