Homelessness in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
62 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most homelessness activity
- Lodi, NJ (31)
- Toms River, NJ (8)
- Newark, NJ (6)
- Gloucester County, NJ (4)
- Cape May County, NJ (3)
- Trenton, NJ (2)
- North Caldwell, NJ (1)
- Vineland, NJ (1)
- Passaic County, NJ (1)
- Middlesex County, NJ (1)
- Red Bank, NJ (1)
- Cumberland County, NJ (1)
Latest matching meetings
Lodi Improvement Committee to discuss bylaws and homelessness presentation
The committee will review its purpose and structure, including a vote on recommended bylaw changes to be sent to the City Council. Members will also receive a presentation from the Lodi Committee on Homelessness and discuss 2026 annual activities.
Lodi homelessness committee to review July service stats and discuss adult literacy program
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will meet to review July 2026 service provider reports, including employment, housing transitions, and outreach data. They will also discuss developing an adult literacy program and consider representation from the Continuum of Care (CMC) at future meetings. The agenda includes…
County approves $1.6 million contract for four new EMS ambulances
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the July bill list and a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements for county services. Items include election‑support services, public‑health consulting, homeless‑service contracts, and equipment purchases for emergency response. The most costly approval…
Lodi Committee on Homelessness to elect new leadership and tour Main Street housing
The committee will meet to elect a Vice Chair and a Subcommittee Chair to fill vacancies. Members will also tour reimagined housing on Main Street and review reports from local service providers.
County adopts NJ Film Ready requirements to attract film production
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of 25 resolutions, including shared services agreements, grant applications, and routine approvals. The meeting also includes a caucus with an executive session for real property and attorney-client matters, and a presentation from Michael Baker…
Committee reviews pet fostering program funding and upcoming homelessness tours
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will discuss the status of the Temporary Pet Fostering Initiative, which faces funding challenges. It will also consider options for the next tour location after the previous Ready to Work tour was cancelled. Updates from city staff on the Point‑in‑Time count and service provider…
Lodi Committee on Homelessness to review service provider and police reports
The committee will discuss updates from various service providers and subcommittees. The meeting includes a scheduled update on a temporary pet fostering initiative and planning for Love Lodi Day.
Council to hold public hearing on proposed blasting ordinance
The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one adding a new chapter on blasting regulations and another amending sewer billing. They will also introduce an ordinance adjusting compensation for officers and employees, swear in a new police officer, and discuss junior volunteer…
Tour of Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center scheduled
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will receive updates from city staff on the permanent center roof installation and the delayed Main Street project. Service providers and subcommittees will present their reports, and members will tour the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center. The meeting will also address…
City Council will consider a $10 million bond for road, drainage, and sidewalk upgrades.
The council will discuss three first‑reading ordinances, including two bond ordinances each appropriating $10,000,000 and authorizing $9,500,000 in bonds, and one ordinance appropriating $9,850,000 from the electric utility’s capital improvement fund. They will also adopt resolutions introducing the 2026 municipal…
Passaic County board to introduce 2026 budget and consider $8.6M in college bonds
The board will introduce the FY2026 county budget and hold public hearings on two bond ordinances totaling $8,596,248 for Passaic County Community College improvements. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering legal services, budget cap requests, a health plan change for non-union employees, and homeless…
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church seeks variance for family homeless shelter
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review several bulk and use variance applications for residential projects. The board is also memorializing professional appointments for engineers, planners, and attorneys for 2026.
County approves $583,540 grant for homeless services contract
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including the award of a $583,540 grant to the New Jersey Department of Human Services for homeless services. Additional items include a $138,000 contract for a federal funding consultant, a $230,000 purchase of branded clothing, a $525,000…
Toms River Council to vote on police promotion lists and reopen animal shelter.
The Toms River Township Council will vote on final readings for an ordinance regarding police promotion lists and a series of resolutions including refunds for tax payments, policy manual amendments, and the reopening of the Toms River Animal Shelter.
Lodi Improvement Committee sets 2026 goals, including homelessness and youth programs
The Lodi Improvement Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and assign its 2026 annual activities, building on its 2024-2025 goals. The agenda includes updates on ongoing initiatives related to homelessness, youth programs, community beautification, and public outreach. No final decisions are expected; the…
City Council to evaluate RFP for permanent Lodi Access Center operator
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will review updates from city staff, including the pending evaluation of the Request for Proposal for a permanent operator of the Lodi Access Center. The committee will note the upcoming San Joaquin County Point‑in‑Time count scheduled for Jan 27, 2026. The temporary pet‑fostering…
Committee discusses homelessness solutions and updates on service providers
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will review reports from service providers, including the Lodi Access Center and Hope Harbor, and discuss updates on the Main Street project and the Data Enhancement Project.
Complete Streets Committee discusses bike surveys, bus shelters, and Vision Zero proposals
The Complete & Green Street Committee reviews updates on a community bike survey, bus shelter information, and an EZ Ride bike/walk audit. Members welcome a new appointee and discuss proposals under the Vision Zero plan for safer streets.
Lodi Committee on Homelessness to discuss pet fostering and leadership terms
The committee will review reports from service providers and subcommittees, including updates on the Lodi Access Center. Members will discuss a temporary pet fostering project and establish term limits for the Chair and Vice Chair.
Board will consider the AEREF 2026 proposed budget
The Cape May County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board will review several items at its September 9, 2025 meeting. Topics include updates on heroin issues, the jail MAT and re‑entry program settlement, and a report from the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee. New business items are the Acenda Deficit Funded Program…
Lodi City Council to review 2024-25 CDBG performance report
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. This report details how $625,615 in federal funds were used to address goals including affordable housing, homelessness…
Lodi Committee on Homelessness reviews service provider reports and homeless outreach efforts
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness meets to review service provider reports, subcommittee updates, and homeless outreach efforts. The meeting includes discussions on housing initiatives, resource workshops, and updates from city staff on homelessness-related projects.
Board approves $1.8M in grants, contracts, and loans at August meeting
The Cape May County Board of Commissioners met on August 12, 2025, to approve a range of resolutions including grant applications, contracts, loan approvals, and facility use agreements. The meeting included routine procedural items such as approving minutes and recognizing interns, but the most consequential actions…
Council to vote on 30-year tax abatement for 48-unit affordable senior housing in South Ward
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a 30-year tax abatement for a 48-unit affordable senior housing project at 117 Aldine Street and a $4.5 million Resilient Hope project. They will also consider a $33.4 million bond for capital improvements and a 15-year lease for…
Lodi Improvement Committee to review annual activities and CDBG updates
The committee will discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) updates and review task assignments for 2024/2025 annual activities. The meeting includes a presentation from the Boys and Girls Club and the determination of topics for August and September meetings.
Lodi Committee on Homelessness to discuss workforce development and Zoom account
The committee will review reports from service providers and subcommittees, including updates on RV abatement and camp cleanups. Members will vote on a Zoom account and discuss the Work Force Development Subcommittee.
Newark Council considers $33.4M bond, tax abatements, and police grants
The council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a 30-year tax abatement for the Robert Treat Hotel renovation, a $33.4 million bond for capital improvements, and a lease for a homeless shelter at 169 Clinton Avenue. Resolutions include accepting federal grants totaling over $4.5 million…
Commissioners consider $27.8 million bond guaranty for capital program
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to guaranty bonds up to $27.8 million for the County Capital Program. The body is also reviewing several grant applications for traffic safety, homelessness, and child abuse prevention.
Zoning Board to review cat shelter conversion and residential variances
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests, including the conversion of a veterinary office into an animal shelter. The board will also review applications for new attached dwellings and a conversion from a single-family to a two-family home.
Lodi Committee on Homelessness to review service provider reports
The committee will discuss updates from local service providers and subcommittees. The meeting includes a review of a tour of St. Mary’s and planning for a booth at the Lodi Farmer’s Market.
Lodi Improvement Committee to discuss CDBG funding and annual activities
The committee will receive updates on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application process and the 2025 Annual Action Plan. Members will also review progress on 2024/2025 annual activities and plan future meeting topics.
Council to vote on $33.4 million capital improvements bond
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a $33.4 million general capital improvement bond and a $4.5 million bond for the Resilient Hope Project. The council will also consider multiple tax abatement agreements for hotel renovations and new residential…
Board to hear testimony on proposed homeless shelter at 415 Washington Street
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue a public hearing regarding a site plan for Christ Church of Toms River. The applicant is seeking a use variance to build a 949 SF homeless shelter addition with 17 beds.
Lodi homelessness committee to adjust emergency fund disbursement process
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will hear reports from service providers including the Access Center and Hope Harbor, discuss a letter of support, and review findings from a tour of Gospel Center Rescue Mission. The committee will also consider adjusted templates for emergency fund disbursement and plan a booth at…
Council may cancel Access Center emergency shelter contract over funding
The City Council will discuss cancelling the 2023 award for Access Center and Emergency Shelter operations due to lack of sustainable funding and scope changes, and consider issuing a new request for proposals. Council will also vote on accepting a $652,126 HHAP Round 4 grant for homeless housing assistance, and vote…
Municipal Council to vote on tax abatements and emergency appropriations
The Newark Municipal Council will consider tax abatements for two housing projects and emergency appropriations for city operations and animal shelter services. The body will also hear from residents and review financial statements from urban renewal entities.
Zoning Board to consider homeless shelter addition at Christ Church
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a proposal for a 949 SF homeless shelter addition with 17 beds at 415 Washington Street. The board will also hear a request to legitimize an existing shed at 14A Haines Cove Drive.
Committee to elect vice chair, discuss street fair booth, and review funds templates
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will meet to elect a new vice chair, discuss participation in the Lodi Street Fair or Farmers Market, and review templates for disbursing funds from its approximately $9,000 account with the Lodi Community Foundation. The agenda also includes a tour of Bread of Life and updates from…
Council to vote on 30-year tax abatement for 35-unit building at 1098 Broad St
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances and consider multiple resolutions. Key items include a 30-year tax abatement for a new residential building at 1098 Broad Street, a 15-year lease for homeless housing at 169 Clinton Avenue, and acceptance of federal grants for environmental…
Committee to discuss policy for small urgent vs large voted homelessness funds
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will consider a proposed Funds Disbursement Standards Policy that sets procedures for smaller urgent needs and larger amounts requiring a vote. The meeting also includes updates from service providers, the LPD liaison officer on enforcement of the new no-camping ordinance, and…