New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Executives from recipient nonprofit organizations as well as leaders from Provident Bank pose to celebrate 2025 NRTC awards. - PROVIDED BY PROVIDENT BANK
Jun 24, 2026

DCA awards $14.25M for neighborhood revitalization projects

New Jersey DCA awarded $14.25 million through its Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program to support housing and economic growth.

Construction
May 4, 2026

Valley Bank invests $1M in NJ revitalization program in 2025–26

Valley Bank invests $1M in New Jersey Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program in 2025–2026 to support housing, small business growth and jobs.

Construction
Mar 20, 2026

Farias named NJRA executive director as Andersen retires

Rose Farias will succeed New Jersey Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Lisa Andersen, as she retires, marking a leadership transition at the agency focused on redevelopment and housing.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's Save You Time and Money Agenda
Feb 18, 2026

Sherrill moves to cut red tape for NJ businesses

Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced progress on her agenda to reduce red tape and speed up business permitting in New Jersey by modernizing state government and improving regulatory processes.

Gov. Phil Murphy will nominate Jacquelyn Suarez to serve as the next commissioner of the state Department of Community Affairs, succeeding the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver.
Dec 30, 2025

Suárez stays on as DCA commissioner under Sherrill

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will retain Jacquelyn Suárez at the Department of Community Affairs, continuing work on housing, affordability and veteran homelessness in N.J.

Affordable housing
Dec 1, 2025

DCA awards $45M for affordable housing projects across NJ

Beyond $35 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Habitat for Humanity organizations received another $10 million in fiscal year 2026 funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Health Insurance Claim Form
Sep 11, 2025

Norcross firm Conner Strong disputes OSC conflict findings

The insurance company founded by George Norcross is pushing back against alleged conflicts in state health insurance funds, raising regulatory and political stakes

Affordable housing
Sep 5, 2025

NJ Affordable Housing Trust Fund opens applications for $45M

With $35 million dedicated to projects statewide, another $10 million is available specifically for Habitat for Humanity developments.

Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New Jersey on Oct. 29, 2012.
Aug 26, 2025

CGI extends New Jersey contract to support disaster recovery

The SIROMS platform has managed $7.2 billion in funds, enhancing response and accountability, as well as tracking for more than 10,000 individual reports.

On June 10, Metuchen celebrated its 2023 Great American Main Street Award with a Coney Island-style Downtown Funhouse and street festival.
Aug 13, 2025

NJ awards $1.5M in grants for main street revitalizations

The grants from the Department of Community Affairs will help support 17 regional groups' efforts to enhance downtown commerce, appearance and quality of life.

Real estate
Jan 2, 2025

Judge blocks move to stall NJ’s affordable housing update

Led by Montvale, several municipalities filed a lawsuit in the fall to challenge the legislative overhaul of New Jersey's fourth round obligations under the Mount Laurel Doctrine.

Atlantic City
Dec 27, 2024

Atlantic City launches new effort to end unsheltered homelessness

Officials say the three-year plan with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs marks the first-ever coordinated resources effort between the city, nonprofits and health care providers.