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Sujit Singh unveils housing plan for NJ-12
Singh said the plan would use modular construction and manufacturing-driven methods to reduce housing costs, speed up project timelines, and increase supply across NJ-12.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 04, May 2026
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Sujit Singh. / IANS
Indian American democrat Sujit Singh unveiled a housing affordability plan aimed at reducing costs and increasing supply as part of his campaign in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
The proposal centers on the use of factory-built modular construction and advanced manufacturing techniques, which the campaign said could lower total housing costs by at least 25 percent, accelerate project timelines, and improve construction quality.
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“Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing working families in NJ-12,” Singh said in a statement. “We need solutions that actually work in the real world. This plan focuses on reducing costs, cutting delays, and making housing more attainable while respecting local communities and decision-making.”
The plan proposes the creation of an “Industrialized Housing Accelerator,” a federal initiative designed to support regional housing production in high-cost areas along the Route 1 corridor, including Trenton and Princeton. It aims to connect manufacturers, local governments, workforce programs, and financing partners to scale housing supply.
Singh’s proposal also outlines a voluntary federal certification pathway for modular housing designs to streamline approvals while preserving municipal zoning authority.
Additional measures include incentives for municipalities that adopt faster permitting processes and transit-oriented development, along with updates to federal housing finance programs to better support modular construction.
The campaign said the plan would establish a national marketplace for pre-approved housing designs to reduce costs through bulk purchasing and standardization, while maintaining local control over development decisions.
Other provisions include tax incentives to expand domestic manufacturing of housing components, promotion of energy-efficient construction to reduce utility costs, and workforce training programs aligned with modern construction methods.
Singh said the Route 1 corridor is positioned to lead such efforts due to its concentration of research institutions, workforce capacity, and access to major transportation networks.
“This is about building a housing production economy right here in NJ-12,” he said. “We can create good-paying jobs, support small businesses, and deliver real affordability for families across our communities.”
The campaign said the plan sets benchmarks including at least a 25 percent reduction in housing costs, project delivery timelines shortened by 30 to 50 percent, and improved durability and energy efficiency.
Singh, who is running in the June 2 primary, has over three decades of experience in technology and public sector systems, according to his campaign.
The seat is currently held by Bonnie Watson Coleman, and the district has leaned Democratic in recent election cycles. Early voting is scheduled from May 26 to May 31.
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