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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a State agency created to provide administrative guidance, financial support and technical assistance to local governments, community development organizations, businesses and individuals to improve the quality of life in New Jersey.

DCA offers a wide range of programs and services that respond to issues of public concern including fire and building safety, housing production, community planning and development, and local government management and finance.

DCA's programs and services are provided through the following Divisions:

  • Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development
  • Division of Codes and Standards
  • Division of Community Resources
  • Division of Fire Safety
  • Division of Housing
  • Division of Local Government Services
  • Office of Smart Growth
  • Division on Women
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DCA is closely affiliated with the following agencies:

  • Council on Affordable Housing
  • Government Records Council
  • New Jersey Historic Trust
  • New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
  • New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
  • New Jersey Redevelopment Authority
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