In his 2025 State of the State address, Governor Murphy expressed his commitment to addressing New Jersey’s housing shortage and reforming the state’s zoning and permitting laws.
In response, Fair Share Housing Center issued the following statement from executive director Adam Gordon:
“We applaud Governor Murphy for his focus on advancing affordable housing in New Jersey, on the heels of landmark legislation enacted last year to streamline and strengthen enforcement of the Mount Laurel Doctrine.
“The shortage of affordable housing in New Jersey hurts everyone, especially low-income families and people of color. While the state’s new affordable housing law is a crucial step forward, much more needs to be done.
“The proposals Gov. Murphy announced today — such as reforming the state’s zoning and permitting laws to create thousands of new affordable homes — are important steps forward.
“Over the coming months, we look forward to working with the Governor and Legislature to implement these proposals and to make necessary investments in the next state budget — especially fully funding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and continuing funding for the successful first-generation homeownership program.”
