Community Affairs

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The Department provides administrative guidance, financial support and technical assistance to local governments, community development organizations, businesses and individuals. It offers programs and services that respond to issues of public concern, such as fire and building safety, housing production, community planning and development, and local government management and finance.

The Department is comprised of five divisions: Codes and Standards, Housing and Community Resources, Fire Safety, Local Government Services, and Sandy Recovery. The Department is also affiliated with five agencies: Government Records Council, New Jersey Historic Trust, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, New Jersey Redevelopment Authority, and the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Program.

The Department was established in 1966. Authorizing law(s) and reorganization plans: Chapter 293 of the Laws of 1966

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Codes and Standards, Division of
Establishes and enforces building codes.
Community Affairs reports and publications
Department of Weights and Measures (Historic collection)
Reports and regulations of the historic Department of Weights and Measures
Fire Safety, Division of
Enforces the State Uniform Fire Code
Housing and Community Resources, Division of
The aim of the Division of Housing and Community Resources is to strengthen and revitalize communities.
Local Government Services, Division of
The Division of Local Government Services advocates for local government interests.
New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing
Affiliated with the Department of Community Affairs
Superstorm Sandy related documents
Women, Division on
The New Jersey Division on Women a state agency that advances public discussion of issues critical to women