Gov. Sherrill announces new push to help NJ towns plan and finance affordable housing

By: Devon Williams

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 574

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Wednesday that New Jersey will expand a program helping municipalities plan and facilitate affordable housing to help lower the state’s ever-rising cost of living.

“More than a third of New Jerseyans spend over a third of their income on housing. We have a severe shortage of affordable homes. It’s driving working families out of the state.” Sherrill said. “You’re never going to make New Jersey more …

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