Housing in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
766 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most housing activity
- East Orange, NJ (59)
- Newark, NJ (45)
- Passaic, NJ (28)
- Trenton, NJ (28)
- Chatham, NJ (27)
- Woodbridge, NJ (27)
- Clifton, NJ (26)
- Princeton, NJ (24)
- Elizabeth, NJ (23)
- Englewood, NJ (23)
- New Providence, NJ (20)
- Ridgewood, NJ (19)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Board to review four residential and commercial development plans
The Planning Board will hold development review hearings for four properties. The board is considering site plans and subdivisions for residential conversions and new dwellings.
Council to adopt the 2026 municipal budget and consider senior housing ordinance
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the introduced 2026 municipal budget and then vote to adopt it. The meeting also includes Ordinance 06-2026, which repeals Ordinance 05-2026 and amends the Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan to permit an affordable senior housing complex. Routine consent‑agenda items such…
Board authorizes closed executive session to discuss litigation, contracts, personnel
The Passaic Rent Leveling Board will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026 to consider several rent‑increase complaints and public comments. It will review disputes for properties on Mineral Spring Ave, Myrtle Ave, and Sherman Street, among others. The board will also adopt a resolution that permits a closed…
Board reviews residential conversion applications and a Van Buren Street resolution
The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet virtually on July 21, 2026 to consider four applications that propose eliminating office or commercial space and adding residential apartments at 151-153 Central Avenue, 56 Mineral Spring Avenue, 913 Main Avenue, and 45 Jackson Street. The board will also consider a…
Board to consider mixed-use project at 369-375 Broadway with retail and 20 apartments
The Long Branch Planning Board will reorganize its membership, swearing in two new members and electing a chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. It will review three development applications: a 3‑story, 4‑family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard; a two‑story office/warehouse at 163 Washington Street; and a…
Hamilton Council considers $18.2 million in bonds for capital and sewer improvements
The Town Council is reviewing several large-scale funding ordinances for infrastructure and wastewater systems. The meeting also includes a wide range of grant applications, contract renewals, and a proposal to acquire land for affordable housing.
Planning Board to consider Buffalo Wild Wings site plan and housing plan amendments
The Planning Board will vote on an amended site plan for a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at 1275 Springfield Avenue, replacing a former gym. A public hearing is scheduled for amendments to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural…
Planning Board to approve mixed‑use and commercial site plans on Grand Avenue
The Englewood Planning Board will hold hearings to consider preliminary and final site‑plan approvals for two projects on Grand Avenue: a seven‑story mixed‑use building at 9‑19 Grand Avenue and a two‑story commercial addition with a skywalk at 310‑320 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider a resolution for a…
Planning Board to consider two large residential development proposals
The Roseland Planning Board will review two major site‑plan appeals: one for a 325‑unit mixed‑use project at 7 Becker Farm Road and another for a 265‑unit residential building at 4 Becker Farm Road. The board will also discuss Ord 18‑2026, which proposes an escrow fee for C‑variance applications involving one‑ and…
Board to review Lantern Hill site plan changes and residential porch request
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding a residential porch construction and a request for an extension of time for a major site plan. The board will also review upcoming August hearings for four residential additions and expansions.
Council considers water main replacements and capital improvement bonds
The Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including funding for water main replacements and various capital improvements. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding affordable housing manuals, public health mutual aid, and budget adjustments.
Planning Board to consider 4‑story mixed‑use River Road development with 100 units
The Chatham Planning Board will review Application #26‑01, a preliminary and final major site plan for a proposed four‑story mixed‑use building at 29‑39 River Road. The project includes 100 residential units and ground‑floor retail space. Board members will discuss the submitted plans, engineering reviews, and related…
Zoning Board to hear variance request for 4-story multifamily building
The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to consider a variance request for a new 4-story residential building at 109 W Englewood Ave. The applicant seeks relief from multiple zoning requirements including height, density, and parking.
County approves $10.3M IT hardware contract and $1.2M affordable housing grant
The Middlesex County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a $10.3 million contract for computer hardware and software, a $1.2 million grant for affordable housing, and legal services for PFAS investigation. The board will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to set commissioners'…
Commissioners to set own salaries, public hearing on Aug 20
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a conference meeting to discuss and vote on over 30 resolutions. Key items include a resolution fixing commissioners' salaries with a public hearing scheduled for August 20, 2026, and a $4.3 million increase to an IT hardware and software contract. Also under consideration…
Council to approve budget, tax levy, and several ordinances.
The Watchung Municipal Council will consider authorizing budget insertions, tax levy certifications, and a shared services agreement for a school resource officer. The body will also review ordinances regarding building improvements, fishing regulations, bamboo planting, and short-term rentals.
Fair Rental Housing Board to hear summons for 315 Court St., LLC
The Fair Rental Housing Board will hold a hearing regarding property violations at 315 Court Street. The board will also discuss proposed changes to the FRHB Rules and Regulations.
Board will consider a 233 Fulton St multifamily housing variance request
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled, so pending items were carried over to the next meeting on August 19, 2026. The board will review a rezoning and variance application for 233 Fulton Street to replace an existing building with a three‑story, six‑unit multifamily structure. It will also consider a…
Summit Common Council holds special meeting regarding affordable housing
The Common Council will meet to discuss attorney/client privileged affordable housing matters. This discussion may require the exclusion of the public from the meeting via a closed session.
Newark Council to vote on tax abatements and $67.7M in emergency operating funds
The Municipal Council will consider several long-term tax abatements for residential and mixed-use developments in the North and West Wards. The body is also reviewing a temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations until the 2026 budget is adopted.
Zoning Board to review residential developments and subdivisions
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for residential projects on Aston Terrace and McElroy Avenue. The board will also review applications for two-family dwellings and a 24-unit residential development.
Board reviews 2026 CPI data and rent increase caps
The Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board will examine the Consumer Price Index data and the corresponding maximum allowable rent increase percentages for each month of 2026. No decisions are listed; the agenda item appears to be informational.
Township Committee hears major affordable housing fee overhaul and budget items
The Franklin Township Committee will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including a repeal and replacement of the township’s affordable housing fee regulations. The meeting will also consider resolutions to introduce the 2026 budget, renew alcohol beverage licenses, and approve a grant contract for…
Township Committee to approve $6.2 M bond for capital improvements
The Freehold Township Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rent‑control amendment, a $6,229,072 bond ordinance for general capital projects, and a $966,000 bond for water and sewer upgrades. It will also act on a right‑of‑way dedication to Monmouth County and a sale of a parcel to a…
Board approves $4.5M capital improvements and various contracts
The Cape May County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent agenda of resolutions, including hiring new employees, awarding contracts for road resurfacing and site remediation, and accepting various grants totaling over $1 million. The meeting also includes a motion to appropriate $4.5 million for capital…
Council to vote on $1M HVAC upgrades and new police chief
The Borough Council is deciding on resolutions and ordinances including a $1,027,560 contract for HVAC upgrades to the municipal building, appointment of Donald Sretenovic as police chief, and adoption of amended affordable housing plans. Other items include $477,116.73 for road paving and a zoning ordinance…
Town Council to vote on official compensation and street safety grants
The Town Council will consider ordinances to establish compensation for the Mayor, Council, and non-union management. The body will also review grant applications for sidewalk and road improvements and a purchase agreement for affordable housing.
Manville Council considers economic committee restructuring and various resolutions
The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to restructure the Economic Development Committee. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding developer escrow fees, tax remittance extensions, and affordable housing spending plans.
Zoning Board considers three variance applications for religious and residential projects
The Long Branch Zoning Board will consider three applications for use and bulk variances, including a community center addition to a House of Worship and a townhouse construction project on Ocean Boulevard. The board will also review several resolutions and approve minutes from a previous meeting.
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.
Hackettstown Council to vote on affordable housing and development fee ordinances
The Mayor and Town Council will hold public hearings and final adoptions for three ordinances concerning affordable housing obligations and dog restrictions on public walkways. The body will also consider several resolutions related to housing administration and infrastructure grants.
Proposed construction of two apartment buildings in Sewaren
The Board will consider a minor site plan and use/bulk variances for The Arches at Sewaren, LLC. The proposal involves constructing two two-story apartment buildings containing 27 total residential units, including affordable housing.
Zoning Board to review mixed-use and residential projects on Broad and Elizabeth Ave
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing site plans for several residential and commercial developments. The board will consider proposals for mixed-use buildings and parking modifications. Some items are listed for final resolution.
Variance requests for front yard setbacks at 27 S. Weymouth Ave and 10‑12 N Washington Ave
The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider two variance applications: one from House to Home Real Estate Group for 27 S. Weymouth Avenue and another from David and Elizabeth Verman for 10‑12 N Washington Avenue. The board will also adopt the June 10, 2026 minutes and approve two resolutions (P‑17 for 6901…
Council approves rental inspection fees and police traffic rules
The Lindenwold Borough Council is voting on three ordinances: raising the rental inspection fee to $70, updating police duties regarding construction traffic, and modifying periodic inspection rules. The body will also authorize shared services with the Clementon Board of Education.
Board will vote on a 9‑unit apartment project at 54 Holdsworth Court
The Passaic Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider several land‑use applications, including a two‑story, nine‑unit apartment building at 54 Holdsworth Court (R‑3 zone). The board will also review a five‑story mixed‑use development at 181 Jefferson Street and an accessory dwelling unit at 102 Spring…
Council to vote on $3.97M loan for water main replacement
The Clinton Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $3.97 million construction loan from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for a water main replacement project, a water capacity reservation for a 12-unit affordable housing development on West Street, and a grant application for Fairview Avenue…
Zoning Board to hear variance requests for two Englewood homes
The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to continue hearings on two variance requests and consider a new application. The board will also adopt memorialization resolutions for two properties.
Trenton Council considers $72.4 million in emergency budget appropriations
The City Council will vote on several city-owned property sales and ordinances regarding landlord water utility penalties and animal breeding. The body is also reviewing a large emergency budget appropriation and multiple service contracts.
Council to vote on affordable housing ordinance eliminating payment-in-lieu provisions
The Woodbridge Council will hold public hearings on several traffic ordinances and vote on first reading of an affordable housing ordinance that eliminates payment-in-lieu-of-construction provisions and addresses fractional affordable housing obligations. The agenda also includes resolutions to reappoint special…