New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency

⏰ Daylight Saving Time is almost here!
We gain more daylight but lose an hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this weekend. Stay safe and enjoy the extra daylight 🌞

Got a great idea for a session, speaker, or keynote for our 2026 conference? 💡
📅 Proposal deadline: March 18, 2026
📍 Conference: September 29–30, 2026 | Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center, Atlantic City
Submit your idea and be part of the conversation this Fall. ow.ly/bEcu50YpOt7

📢 Questions about the upcoming April 15 Tax Credit Auction? Join NJHMFA’s free webinar on Wednesday, March 18, 11 AM–12 PM to learn how to register, bid, and succeed! 💼💰
✅ Live Q&A
✅ How State Tax Credits Work
✅ How to Save Your Business Money!
🔗 Register Now: ow.ly/fGE550YoKeV

Save the Date! 🎉

The 30th Annual Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development is happening September 29–30, 2026. More details to follow!

Emerlee Simons, Lender Outreach and Marketing Coordinator at NJHMFA, was pleased to join one of the county's largest gatherings in Cape May County, a Community Resource Day held at Tabernacle United Methodist Church.

NJHMFA was delighted to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Cliffs on Hudson, a fully affordable housing community featuring 66 apartment units across two mid-rise buildings, complemented by community and amenity spaces.

Today we celebrate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis. Fabiana was nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy on June 5, 2020 and was sworn in as an associate justice on Sept. 1, 2020. She is the first Black woman to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Today we celebrate U.S. Senator Cory Booker. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013, Booker has become a national leader in criminal justice reform, helping pass historic bipartisan legislation, while also fighting to protect and expand access to affordable health care, raise wages, and more.

Today we celebrate Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman, the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress. Serving her 6th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Bonnie Watson Coleman continues a lifetime of public service dedicated to New Jersey families and the fight for equity and justice.

We’re excited to share that NJHMFA will be attending Community Resource Day at Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Cape May!

🗓️ February 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM - 1:30PM
📍702 Seashore Rd., Cape May, NJ

Stop by the NJHMFA table to learn more about our housing programs and pathways to home ownership!

Today we celebrate Ras J. Baraka, Newark’s 40th mayor. Since taking office in 2014, he has led a forward-thinking agenda focused on public safety, affordable housing, economic growth, and education.

NJHMFA was proud to participate in the Newark Summit hosted by Roundtable & Advisory on February 9. Our Executive Director, Melanie Walter, joined fellow leaders to discuss the future of affordable housing and the critical partnerships needed to strengthen our communities. Pt. 2 coming soon!

Only days away!

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of former Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver. Sheila Oliver made history in 2018 as New Jersey’s 2nd Lieutenant Governor, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office and the first woman of color elected statewide.

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ Our State Tax Credit Auction opens April 15 and runs through May 15. Learn more about this exciting tax savings program on our website: www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/abo...

Happy Black History Month from NJHMFA! Celebrating Black history, culture, and excellence.

NJHMFA was proud to attend the 2026 Central NJ Real Estate Forecast hosted by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber, our newest chamber partner. Great conversations with business leaders about our programs, including the State Tax Credit Auction (April 15–May 15): www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/abo...

The New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report. This publication outlines the progress State agencies made throughout 2025 to advance climate resilience. Access the full report at resiliencecouncil.nj.gov.

Are you a first-time homebuyer or in need of down payment assistance? We’d love to help! Explore our programs to see if you qualify: www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/...

🌱 The New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report. This publication outlines the progress State agencies made throughout 2025 to advance climate resilience.

Access the full report at resiliencecouncil.nj.gov.

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and opportunity for all. His vision continues to inspire stronger, more equitable communities.

Feb 9, 2026: Executive Director Melanie R. Walter joins the Newark Summit to discuss affordable housing with Adenah Bayoh, NJ Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Larry Crump, and Andrew Cavaluzzi. Learn more: lnkd.in/dW9TgCZA

🏠 Ready to buy your first home but worried about the down payment? Join us at the Shore Family Success Center on January 28th at 4:30PM for an informative session. Learn how you can access up to $22,000 in forgivable down payment assistance. Scan the QR code to learn more.

Feb 9, 2026: Executive Director Melanie R. Walter joins the Newark Summit to discuss affordable housing with Adenah Bayoh, NJ Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Larry Crump, and Andrew Cavaluzzi. Learn more: lnkd.in/dW9TgCZA

Explore our homebuyer programs and resources, including down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer programs, and first-generation programs. 👉 www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/con...

NJHMFA would like to wish you a Happy New Year!

Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at NJHMFA 🖤❤️💚
We celebrate unity, culture, and the strength of community today and always.