Geography: New Jersey

The ‘Road Map to Financing Supportive Housing in New Jersey’ provides developers, service providers, community partners, owners and funders with resources to build supportive housing. There is no single “go-to” source to build and sustain supportive housing. However, this Road Map seeks to identify public funding sources and resources that typically leverage private capital and lending.

We also encourage you to sign up for one or both of the following relevant trainings:

NJ Training on Role of Philanthropic Resources for Gap Financing

Friday, May 1, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3 pm ET

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Join us for a training designed for emerging supportive and affordable housing developers in New Jersey. Staff from CSH’s Fund Development team will share practical guidance on conducting prospect research, identifying philanthropic funding opportunities for gap financing, and strengthening your overall fundraising strategy. This session will highlight key tools, resources, and approaches for navigating the philanthropic landscape, along with insider tips to help you craft compelling proposals. Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to sharpen your skills, this training will equip you with actionable insights to advance your development goals.

Supportive Housing Case Studies — Navigating the Financing of Small and Medium‑Sized Projects 

Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET

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To complement the Road Map to Financing Supportive Housing in New Jersey, this session brings participants inside two supportive housing developments, tracing their journey from early concept through completion. Led by Chris Pugliese, Chief Property Development Officer at the Affordable Housing Alliance in Monmouth County, the session breaks down how capital, operating, and service funding streams come together in real projects. 

Both projects spotlighted have supportive housing dedicated to people who were formerly homeless, a (small) 3‑unit project and a (medium) 67‑unit LIHTC development with a 5‑unit supportive set‑aside. The session includes dedicated time for Q&A with the hope this can inform future supportive housing efforts across the state.  

To proactively think through realistic solutions in closing the gap in the supportive housing need for older adults in New Jersey, CSH developed an Advocacy Agenda in collaboration with stakeholders representing local and state, nonprofit and government perspectives.

The following four workgroups met throughout 2021 to brainstorm ideas to guide the state in the critical coordination, funding and policy changes needed to expand supportive housing for the ageing population. The influx of federal and state dollars, the unique Medicaid proposals for the state’s 1115 waiver, and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) set new standards within the national conversation. This is the moment for New Jersey to think big on supporting aging residents who need a combination of affordable housing and services to stay in their community and age in place. This Advocacy Agenda is the road map to guide New Jersey in this effort.

Workgroups that developed the Advocacy Agenda

• Maintaining Capital Funding
• Expanding Service Dollars / Eligibility 
• Strengthening the Workforce 
• Addressing Not In My Backyard (NIMBYism)

The number of older adults in New Jersey is steadily growing, yet the demand for affordable, accessible housing and services far outpaces the supply. Our report, “Assessing New Jersey’s Need for Supportive Housing for an Aging Population,” examines how many additional units of supportive housing the state currently needs to meet the demand. It also highlights the demographics of those in need of supportive housing, and the specific needs of each population.