New Jersey is facing a serious housing crisis. Thousands of families across the state struggle every day to find safe, stable, and affordable housing. For many, the lack of affordable housing is not just an inconvenience; it is a direct pathway to housing instability and homelessness.

New Jersey Senate Bill S3841, introduced in March 2026, would delay the implementation of the state’s fourth round of affordable housing requirements until July 1, 2028. These requirements are part of New Jersey’s long-standing commitment under the Fair Housing Act and the Mount Laurel doctrine to ensure that municipalities provide their fair share of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.

We encourage community members to review the full text of Senate Bill S3841 to better understand its potential impact on affordable housing in New Jersey:
Bill S3841

Delaying these requirements means delaying solutions.

New Jersey already faces a shortage of approximately 300,000 affordable housing units. The fourth round of obligations was designed to help address this crisis by requiring municipalities to plan for and develop additional affordable housing. By postponing these requirements, S3841 risks slowing progress at a time when families urgently need access to stable housing.

Without timely action, more families may face housing instability, overcrowding, or homelessness. Children, in particular, are affected when families cannot secure stable housing, which can impact their education, health, and overall well-being.

While some argue that municipalities need more time to plan, delaying affordable housing obligations prolongs existing inequities and limits access to safe housing for those who need it most.

We cannot afford to wait.

We, the undersigned, urge New Jersey lawmakers to oppose Senate Bill S3841 and prioritize the timely implementation of affordable housing requirements.

We call on policymakers to:

-Reject delays that slow the development of affordable housing
-Support policies that expand access to safe and stable housing
-Uphold New Jersey’s commitment to fair housing and equitable communities

Every family deserves a safe place to call home. Delaying action only deepens the housing crisis and puts more families at risk.

Sign this petition to stand up for affordable housing and housing stability in New Jersey.