• The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD) works to empower the Hispanic Community in New Jersey by participating in policy development and by ensuring access to services and programs. The Center facilitates the professional and leadership development of Latinos, emphasizes the richness and diversity of Latino culture, and supports programs through funding collaborations with private and public entities.

• The Division of Codes and Standards establishes and enforces building codes, in partnership with the State’s municipalities, to protect the health and safety of residents. The Division houses the Bureau of Housing Inspection; implements construction codes including building, plumbing, fire protection, radon codes, asbestos and lead abatement; and oversees carnival/amusement ride inspections, LP gas installations, rooming and boarding house licenses, and the State’s New Home Warranty program.

• The Division of Community Resources provides financial and technical assistance to municipalities, community action agencies and other non-profit organizations, focusing on community and economic development. The Division also provides assistance to community-based nonprofit and local government agencies to improve the quality of life for low-income, disabled and disadvantaged residents.

• The Division of Fire Safety serves as the central fire service agency in the State. The Division is responsible for the development and enforcement of the State Uniform Fire Code, as well as for implementing public education and firefighter training programs.

• The Division of Housing  is committed to building neighborhoods. Working with nonprofit organizations, municipalities, private developers and the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the Division is responsible for grant and loan programs that promote economic and community development through housing and other support services.

• The Division of Local Government Services works with local governments to ensure their financial integrity and solvency, and to support their efforts to comply with State laws and regulations.

• The Office of Smart Growth (OSG) , coordinates planning throughout New Jersey to protect the environment and guide future growth into compact, mixed-use development and redevelopment. The Office implements the goals of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan to achieve comprehensive, long-term planning; and integrates that planning with programmatic and regulatory land-use decisions at all levels of government and the private sector.

• The Division on Women advocates for the rights and opportunities of all women in the State of New Jersey. The Division provides leadership in the formulation of public policy and in the development, coordination and evaluation of programs and services for women.

The Department of Community Affairs main building is located at 101 South Broad Street in Trenton, New Jersey.