# New Brunswick Housing Authority Board Meeting - 9/23/2026


**Body:** New Brunswick Today
**Date:** September 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The New Brunswick Housing Authority Board held a meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to housing redevelopment projects, including the Forward Hill project and the redevelopment of 75 Nielsen Street. Key procurement-related items included a resolution approving a one-month extension for the start of construction on the 131 Jersey Avenue project and ratification of payments for July and August 2026. The board also discussed tenant protection vouchers, ensuring current residents' right to return to new units at comparable rent levels, and plans for workforce housing with income-based affordability tiers. Additionally, the board tabled a resolution to revise bylaws pending further review and approved moving into executive session before adjourning. Public comments centered on project timelines, resident protections, and housing affordability. A first-time homebuyer program was announced, supported by People's Security Bank with federal funding.

**Source:** New Brunswick Today