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New HUD Regulations: A Step Towards Fair Housing for All

At The Waterfront Project, Inc., we believe that housing is a fundamental human right, and the backbone of stability and opportunity in our lives. That’s why we are encouraged by the recent proposal from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to amend regulations that have long prevented many individuals with conviction histories…
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Upholding the Right to Housing—A Call for Compassion and Justice

As the Supreme Court deliberates the pivotal case concerning the city of Grants Pass’s regulations on public camping, The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principle that housing is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. This case, which questions whether it is constitutional to penalize homeless individuals for sleeping in…
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The Waterfront Project, Inc.: Navigating the Housing Crisis in the Wake of the PandemicÂ

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on communities across the globe, exacerbating existing inequalities and unveiling new challenges. Among the most pressing issues is the housing affordability crisis, which has seen a dramatic escalation affecting both renters and homeowners alike. In Hudson County, New Jersey, and the broader Northern NJ area, The Waterfront…
About Us
Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey in 2013, Waterfront Project provides free legal services, housing counseling, and advocacy to low-income individuals and families throughout Hudson County and surrounding communities.
With the support of our generous donors and partners, our attorneys, counselors, and advocates work every day to prevent evictions, protect homeowners from foreclosure, prepare future homebuyers, and defend housing rights, all at no cost to our clients.
Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
Recent Posts
- Housing Resource of the Month: The NJ Eviction Guide
- Client Success Story
- How and Why, Tenants Can Withold Rent in New Jersey
- Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Prevent an Eviction? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer
- Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed








