Asserting that reorganization is in violation of Fair Housing Act, the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) filed an amicus brief with the New Jersey Appellate Division requesting that the Court invalidate the governor's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) reorganization plan. The Appellate Court will hear oral arguments on February 15.

Affordable housing advocates find that green building techniques result in higher-quality construction with costs on part with traditional building techniques.