Testimony & Comments

Sign-On Letter: 60+ Orgs Call on Gov. Murphy & Legislative Leadership to Pass Affordable Housing Legislation

January 24, 2024

Following the introduction of crucial legislation to safeguard and strengthen the Mount Laurel Doctrine, Fair Share Housing Center and over 60 other organizations sent a letter to Governor Murphy and legislative leadership urging swift passage of the bill. The legislation would address New Jersey’s dire shortage of affordable housing by streamlining the development process for municipalities and everyone involved. It codifies the methodology used to determine each municipality’s affordable housing obligations — which avoids prolonged judicial involvement and reduces legal costs. If passed, the legislation will go a long way to address the pervasive housing segregation that has plagued our state for decades.

Fourth Round Sign On Letter to Gov. Murphy, Senate president Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Coughlin

November 28, 2023

This letter, backed by Fair Share Housing Center and other organizations, addresses New Jersey’s urgent housing crisis. It advocates for the enforcement of the Mount Laurel Doctrine over the ineffective COAH system, emphasizing the need for fair, inclusive, and affordable housing solutions. The manifesto outlines key strategies like court enforcement, transparent methodologies, and the elimination of financial buyouts for affluent communities, aiming to dismantle housing segregation and meet the growing demand for accessible homes in New Jersey.

Testimony On Senate Bill 934 - Creditworthiness Determinations concerning Affordable Housing Programs (2022)

December 1, 2022

James C. Williams IV, Director of Racial Justice Policy at FSHC, testifies on the necessity of the passage of S934 to end systemic barriers to housing.

Further Comments on the Qualified Allocation Plan

November 23, 2022

Fair Share Housing Center offers additional comments and feedback on the Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s Qualified Allocation Plan.

Comments on 101922 Aspire Rule Changes (2022)

October 28, 2022

Fair Share Housing Center comments in support of the proposed changes to the Aspire Program.

Comments on DCA IDA Action Plan (2022)

September 16, 2022

Fair Share Housing Center comments and offers feedback on the DCA IDA Action Plan.

Comments on the qualified allocation plan (2022)

March 23, 2022

Fair Share Housing Center comments and offers feedback on the Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency’s Qualified Allocation Plan.

Testimony On Equity Tax (2022)

March 16, 2022

Alex Staropoli, Director of Advocacy and Communications at FSHC, testifies on the use of cannabis revenue to support affordable housing.

Comments on FR 7062 N 02 (2021)

February 10, 2022

Fair Share Housing Center comments in support of the proposed matching of personal data of emergency and disaster recovery assisted individuals.

Copy of Comments On 87 FR 3836 (2022)

January 25, 2022

Fair Share Housing Center comments in support of FEMA’s collection of demographic data on those impacted by natural disasters.

Comments on NJAC 13-5 (2021)

November 5, 2021

Fair Share Housing Center offers comments and recommendations on rules implementing the Fair Chance in Housing Act (N.J.A.C. 13-5).

Comments on Aspire Program Draft Rules Proposal (2021)

September 22, 2021

Fair Share Housing Center offers comments and recommendations on the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Aspire Program draft rules proposal.

Comments on 190916 Hackensack Meadowlands District Master Plan Update (2019)

September 16, 2019

Fair Share Housing Center comments on the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority’s (NJSEA) Hackensack-Meadowlands District Master Plan Update Draft.