State and Federal Regulatory Agencies

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

New Jersey’s DCA houses the Division of Codes and Standards and the Division of Housing and Community Resources among its functions.

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA)

The HMFA provides funds for affordable housing in New Jersey.

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL)

New Jersey’s DOL provides employers with everything they need to know about employee wages, disability, family leave and more.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections (DEP)

New Jersey’s DEP manages the state’s natural resources and administrates permits required to develop many properties and land parcels in the state.

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD develops and administrates policies and programs related to housing, including affordable housing programs, community development policies and mortgage administration.

United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The US EPA develops and enforces regulations related to the environment, including those that affect housing and development.

United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA sets and enforces labor standards through training, outreach, education and assistance.