Policy Position

We are pleased to issue a Policy Position on Supportive Housing in NJ. This document is a compilation of issues and priorities for a strengthened supportive housing industry that has been composed with input from providers, consumers, families and government representatives. We invite you to share the statement and to work with us to improve opportunities in housing and supports for people with special needs.

The Supportive Housing Association of NJ (SHA) Policy Position

January 2026


SHA has also produced the following 2026 Policy Recommendations for Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Governor-elect Dale Caldwell's Transition Team.

We call upon the incoming Sherrill/Caldwell Administration to work with state legislators, members of Congress, fellow advocates, SHA members, families, and consumers to address issues of funding and access for supportive housing and create solutions so that we can advance a strong and robust supportive housing industry. The following was submitted to the Sherrill / Caldwell administration in December 2025.

2027 Budget Bulletin - July 2026

On June 30th, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a $60.75 billion state budget for FY2027. The budget closely follows Sherrill's proposal from March of this year but with $15 million in additional appropriations.

Click here to read SHA's 2027 State Budget and Legislative Update.