Planning & Economic Development

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Learn about the how Passaic County is working towards zero fatalities on New Jersey roads and participate in a safety survey by visiting the Passaic County Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP) website.

Divisions

The Planning and Economic Development Department consists of the following divisions:

  • Planning
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Public Housing

Programs

The department serves as the staff resource for the Board of County Commissioners, the Passaic County Planning Board, Passaic County Agriculture Development Board, and the Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Planning and Economic Development also administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The department facilitates the development and redevelopment of communities that offer citizens a high quality of life by meeting their needs for employment, affordable housing, efficient transportation, and access to leisure, recreational and cultural opportunities. The department provides a process that assists citizens and community leaders in directing future changes in the county.