We Litigate.
We Advocate.
We Build Power.

Fair Share Housing Center is a nonprofit advocacy organization that uses legal, policy, and community-building strategies to fight for housing justice in New Jersey and beyond.

OUR APPROACH

At Fair Share Housing Center, we believe that every individual deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Through advocacy, education, and legal action, we work tirelessly to ensure that New Jersey’s communities are inclusive and free from discrimination.

Inclusivity & Diversity

Championing communities where everyone, regardless of their background or income, has an equal opportunity and thrive.

Education & Awareness

Empowering residents with knowledge about their housing rights, the importance of affordable housing, and the tools to combat housing discrimination.

Legal Advocacy

Utilizing the power of the legal system to challenge unjust housing practices and ensure municipalities adhere to fair housing laws.

350
COMMUNITIES

We’ve worked directly with over 350 communities in New Jersey, ensuring they adhere to fair housing regulations and prioritize inclusivity.​

21,000+
AFFORDABLE HOMES

Thanks to our work enforcing the Mount Laurel Doctrine, more than 21,000 affordable homes have been established in historically exclusionary communities since 2015.​

98%
SUCCESS RATE

Our legal team boasts a 98% success rate enforcing NJ’s constitutional requirement for affordable housing policies.

RESOURCES