Building new NJ homes more important than preservation, poll says

NJ towns must accept character change for new affordable housing, poll says Rick Rickman Published: October 13, 2025 A new YouGov poll finds strong support for housing reforms in New Jersey (Google Maps/Canva)

🔴 A new poll shows 75% of New Jersey voters say there aren’t enough homes to rent or buy.

🔴 In extreme cases, towns are seizing property to make room for new housing

🔴 A majority support prioritizing new housing over preserving towns’ character.

A new poll finds you're in the minority if you believe that New Jersey towns and cities should prioritize preservation and local control over building new homes and apartments .

Rapid development is one of the most contentious issues in the Garden State.

New Jersey towns and cities are required to build up to 1,000 units