The Housing Committee facilitates the development of and equal access to affordable housing. The Committee also serves as the Town's Local Housing Partnership. In this role, and in conjunction with the Town Manager, the Committee reviews and makes recommendations on housing proposals that are seeking local support under the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)'s Local Initiative Program (LIP).

The Committee advises the Town Manager and Town Council regarding policies and programs aimed at reaching the Town's goal of making a minimum of 10% of its housing stock affordable in perpetuity. The Committee meets with the Town Council to advise the Councilors of issues pertaining to affordable housing and to discuss policies to effectuate fair and affordable housing in the Town.