Housing
The U.S. needs homes. But first, it needs the workers to build them.
The construction industry says it is experiencing a workforce shortage and has been since well before the pandemic.
Tweaks to affordable housing bill haven’t won over opponents
Affordable housing advocates say the new bill is "stronger" than the last one, but critics say lawmakers need to do their homework.
Courts can’t force Gov. Murphy to fill vacancies on defunct affordable housing board, judges say
Tuesday's decision is a defeat for the towns behind a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Phil Murphy to make appointments to the defunct Council on Affordable Housing.
County jail conditions — ‘hazardous even to a dog’ — spur calls for independent oversight
New Jersey's 16 county jails don't have the independent oversight state prisons face. Critics say bad jail conditions prove it's needed.
Murphy administration launches initiative to battle appraisal discrimination
Discriminatory appraisals violate the Law Against Discrimination and violators can face penalties under existing law, state officials say.
Gov. Murphy signs new foreclosure protection program into law
The new law will give New Jerseyans facing foreclosure the right of first refusal to reclaim their homes at sheriffs sales.
New Jersey Senate pushes affordable housing bill to next legislative session
The bill would eliminate the defunct Council on Affordable Housing and bar lawsuits that can force development, among numerous other changes.
As homeless people become more visible, some cities and states take a tougher line
More places are siding with residents and business owners when it comes to homeless people’s rights.
Homeless residents face uncertainty as encampment sweeps gain steam
More than 653,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness, a 12% increase from last year, per federal statistics.
States, Biden administration push efforts to aid renters, keep people housed
The scenery may be different from state to state but the housing landscape is much the same across the country: People are struggling to find a home they can afford.
Legislative plan to overhaul affordable housing prompts applause, warnings
Some cheered a bill to revamp N.J.'s affordable housing strategy, but others urged legislators not to rush it through the lame-duck session.
New Jersey lawmakers plan overhaul of affordable housing system
Legislators have proposed changes to the state's court-led affordable housing system, including new rules for builder's remedy suits and new special masters.