Housing Programs Org Chart

Department of Housing and Community Renewal

These corporations, know as Preservation Compaies, provide assistance including but not limted to housing rehabilitation, home buyer counseling, tenant counseling, landlord/tenant mediation, community rehabilitation and renewal, crime watch programs, employment programs, legal assistance, and Main Street Development.

Implementation of anti-drug and crime measures, unclusing surveillance cameras, tenant patrols, more outdoor lighting, and other forms of increased security, and drug education and crime prevention programs for youth.

To provide grants to public housing developments where rental income is insufficient and funds are unavailable from other sources for needed repairs and improvements. Only state-aided developments not recieving federal assistanace are eligible for grants. Funds appropriated on an annual basis.

Issues grants used to replace or repair roogs, heating systems and ventilation work, renovate elevators, plumbing systems, modernize bathrooms and kitchers, replace existing windows and add storm windows. Improvements to a development can also include masonry re-pointing and repair, upgrading of electrical systems, landscaping, lead testing and asbestos abatement.

Initial approp of $3 million in 1980. Since inception, over $244 million has been appropriated, and approximately $228 million has been awarded to 31 Public Housing Authorities to upgrade 57 housing projects containing nearly 19,918 apartments. These appropriations include $2,800,000 set aside for the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program.

Section 8 Project-Based Contract AdministrationIn May 2000, HUD selected DHCR and the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) as New York State's Contract Administrator for the Section 8 Project-Based Program. As of April 1, 2008, the portfolio assigned to DHCR/HTFC stands at 999 contracts covering 91,969 units.DHCR/HTFC engaged a private sector partner (PSP) to perform the day-to-day responsibilities of contract administration. After a competitive procurement process, CGI-AMS Inc. was selected as the PSP beginning December 1, 2005.DHCR/HTFC provides program oversight and input on policy development; performs a quality assurance function; and fulfills the reporting requirements to HUD. Our PSP performs the following duties:conducts management and occupancy reviews;adjusts contract rents;processes Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract renewals, terminations, and/or opt-outs;pays monthly HAP vouchers submitted by project owners;responds to project health and safety issues; and,follow-up on results of physical inspections of Section 8 projects.We invite you to visit the PBCA website of New York at http://www.pbcany.com. This website will serve as an informational resource for owners and agents of the DHCR/HTFC Section 8 Project-Based portfolio.If you have any questions on this matter, please direct them to Jackie Robotti, Project Director, Project Based Section 8 Contract Administration at 518-486-5147 or s8pbca@dhcr.state.ny.us.Last updated on 03/10/08

The purpose of the HDF program is to provide laon to nonprofit orgs to develop low-income housing projects.

HDF loans may be used for pre-development costs, site acquisition, construction/rehabilitation financing, and other mortgageable project development costs.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramDHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State. The program also provides assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons on fixed incomes, displaced families, and homeless individuals with disabilities.One goal of the HCV Program is to enable eligible households to rent or purchase decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private housing market. After a voucher is issued it remains with the family or individual as long as they remain eligible, even if they change residence. The dollar amount of HCV Program Housing Assistance Payments will vary depending on the income of the family or individual and the approved rent/mortgage for the unit.Another facet of the HCV Program is the home ownership option available to current participating families. The voucher assistance is available and being used by current participants, who meet the home ownership eligibility requirements, toward mortgage payments to purchase a home. The DHCR local administrators have programs to empower interested families with readiness for and assistance with home ownership.Families interested in applying for the HCV Program must obtain an application from the local Public Housing Authority (PHA). In New York City, DHCR operates the HCV Program through its Subsidy Services Unit. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) also operate HCV Programs in New York City. DHCR's Statewide HCV Program administers the HCV Program in other areas of NYS via a network of Local Administrators.In Westchester County, DHCR also operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program (ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. DHCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.Once a completed application is submitted and the applicant is determined to be eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. When a subsidy becomes available, the household is issued a Housing Choice Voucher. The voucher certifies that the applicant is eligible for the HCV Program and also specifies, based on the number or people in the family, the size of the unit the family is authorized for. Among other requirements, the family must participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months before it is deemed eligible for the home ownership option.The regulations for the HCV Program are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Households must meet eligibility requirements and the apartment to be subsidized must meet federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The unit must pass the HQS inspection before the PHA can approve monthly Housing Assistance Payments. HCV Housing Assistance Payments are sent directly to participating owners or authorized managing agents.

In Westchester County, DHCR also operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program (ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. DHCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramDHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State. The program also provides assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons on fixed incomes, displaced families, and homeless individuals with disabilities.One goal of the HCV Program is to enable eligible households to rent or purchase decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private housing market. After a voucher is issued it remains with the family or individual as long as they remain eligible, even if they change residence. The dollar amount of HCV Program Housing Assistance Payments will vary depending on the income of the family or individual and the approved rent/mortgage for the unit.Another facet of the HCV Program is the home ownership option available to current participating families. The voucher assistance is available and being used by current participants, who meet the home ownership eligibility requirements, toward mortgage payments to purchase a home. The DHCR local administrators have programs to empower interested families with readiness for and assistance with home ownership.Families interested in applying for the HCV Program must obtain an application from the local Public Housing Authority (PHA). In New York City, DHCR operates the HCV Program through its Subsidy Services Unit. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) also operate HCV Programs in New York City. DHCR's Statewide HCV Program administers the HCV Program in other areas of NYS via a network of Local Administrators.In Westchester County, DHCR also operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program (ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. DHCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.Once a completed application is submitted and the applicant is determined to be eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. When a subsidy becomes available, the household is issued a Housing Choice Voucher. The voucher certifies that the applicant is eligible for the HCV Program and also specifies, based on the number or people in the family, the size of the unit the family is authorized for. Among other requirements, the family must participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months before it is deemed eligible for the home ownership option.The regulations for the HCV Program are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Households must meet eligibility requirements and the apartment to be subsidized must meet federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The unit must pass the HQS inspection before the PHA can approve monthly Housing Assistance Payments. HCV Housing Assistance Payments are sent directly to participating owners or authorized managing agents.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramDHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State. The program also provides assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons on fixed incomes, displaced families, and homeless individuals with disabilities.One goal of the HCV Program is to enable eligible households to rent or purchase decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private housing market. After a voucher is issued it remains with the family or individual as long as they remain eligible, even if they change residence. The dollar amount of HCV Program Housing Assistance Payments will vary depending on the income of the family or individual and the approved rent/mortgage for the unit.Another facet of the HCV Program is the home ownership option available to current participating families. The voucher assistance is available and being used by current participants, who meet the home ownership eligibility requirements, toward mortgage payments to purchase a home. The DHCR local administrators have programs to empower interested families with readiness for and assistance with home ownership.Families interested in applying for the HCV Program must obtain an application from the local Public Housing Authority (PHA). In New York City, DHCR operates the HCV Program through its Subsidy Services Unit. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) also operate HCV Programs in New York City. DHCR's Statewide HCV Program administers the HCV Program in other areas of NYS via a network of Local Administrators.In Westchester County, DHCR also operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program (ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. DHCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.Once a completed application is submitted and the applicant is determined to be eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. When a subsidy becomes available, the household is issued a Housing Choice Voucher. The voucher certifies that the applicant is eligible for the HCV Program and also specifies, based on the number or people in the family, the size of the unit the family is authorized for. Among other requirements, the family must participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months before it is deemed eligible for the home ownership option.The regulations for the HCV Program are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Households must meet eligibility requirements and the apartment to be subsidized must meet federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The unit must pass the HQS inspection before the PHA can approve monthly Housing Assistance Payments. HCV Housing Assistance Payments are sent directly to participating owners or authorized managing agents.

The Federal government fund the construction and rehabilitation of rental housing and subsidizes rents for low-income and elderly tenants.

Statutory authorization may be found in Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 USCA ss 1437 et. sez.

New York State Housing Finance Agency

The Weatherization ProgramWeatherization Services reduces the amount of energy required to heat homes and provide hot water. The majority of homes in New York State were built when energy was relatively inexpensive. These homes are significantly more costly to heat than a newer energy-efficient home.Home Weatherization• saves energy dollars• increases comfort in a home• reduces our dependence on foreign oil• preserves our housing stock• provides jobs and job training• revitalizes neighborhoods• provides safe, affordable housingHow does the Weatherization Assistance Program Work?The program consists of four steps:• an application to the local service provider to determine income eligibility;• an energy audit of the home to identify specific needs, which often includes state-of-the-art blower-door testing and infrared scanning;• the Weatherization of the home;• a post-weatherization inspection to assure quality and effectiveness.What services are included?Services might include but are not limited to:• weatherstripping and caulking around doors and windows;• cleaning, testing, repairs or replacement of heating systems;• replacement or repair of storm windows;• replacement or repair of broken windows and/or outside doors;• the addition of insulation to walls or ceilings;• minor repairs, as needed, to ensure maximum efficiency from the weatherization services performed.Who does the work?Local service providers supply high-quality work performed by skilled personnel. Some providers use their own crews, and some hire local private contractors.What is the quality of the materials used?Every provider is required to purchase and use only materials that meet the high standards set by the state and federal governments. Furthermore, most providers have staff who are able to test materials for quality and safety. DHCR offers training in quality control and material use.Is there any charge for Weatherization services?All services are provided without obligation to the occupant of the home. However, owners of rental buildings are required to invest funds toward the cost of the Weatherization services.What are the sources for Weatherization funding?The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal's Weatherization Assistance Program is funded annually by the US Department of Energy. In addition, DHCR receives funds for Weatherization activities from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services through the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Can the Weatherization Assistance Program assist in finding other sources of funding?Yes. Local providers are in contact with such agencies as the Office for Aging, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and gas and electric utilities. Weatherization staff is usually able to assist an applicant in applying for grants and/or loans from these agencies and others.Who is eligible for Weatherization services?Eligibility is based on household income relative to federal low-income guidelines. If a household contains a member who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Public Assistance, Food Stamps, or Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits, the household is considered automatically eligible for weatherization services.Are renters eligible for services?Yes, renters qualify if the eligibility guidelines are met.What type of home is eligible?An eligible home might be a manufactured home, an apartment or a single room occupied as separate living quarters, as well as a single-family home.How can you apply?Contact your local service provider listed herein, or the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal / Energy Services Bureau.• Community Development Regional Offices• Weatherization Assistance ProvidersLast updated on 06/15/07

DescriptionThe HOPE/RESTORE program provides funds to help elderly residents make emergency repairs needed to eliminate hazardous conditions when the homeowner cannot afford to make repairs in a timely fashion. 2008 FundingThis program will receive an additional $4 million more than the $400,000 recommended by the Governor, for a total of $4.4 million in funding for the coming year.

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Legislative BudgetCapital Appropriations for DHCRThis program is funded in language contained in capital approriations for DHCR in the legislative budget bill for Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation, bill number A9085D. That language appears below:"For allocation as follows: For contracts with not-for-profit corporations or municipalities to provide state finan- cial assistance to administer emergency home repairs programs which provide grants and loans in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per unit for the cost of correcting any condition which poses a threat to the life, health or safety of a low income elderly homeowner. No funds shall be expended from this appropri- ation until the director of the budget has approved a financial plan submitted by the housing trust fund corporation on behalf of the housing opportunities for the elderly program in such detail as required by the director of the budget."

The membership of AHC consists of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, the Director of the Budget and the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance of the State of New York, and four additional members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Chairman of AHC's parent agency, HFA, is, pursuant to law, the Chairman of AHC The members appointed by the Governor serve for the full or unexpired portions of six-year terms.

To Administer the Affordable Home Ownership Development ProgramTo promote homeownership by persons of low and moderate income, which, in turn, fosters the development, stabilization and preservation of neighborhoods and communities. To acheive these goals, AHC provides financial assistance, in conjunction with other private and public investment, for the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and improvement ofowner-occupied housing.

Within the limits of available funding, AHC may provide grants within the following per dwelling unit limitations: up to $35,000 per unit; or $40,000 per unit for projects located in high cost areas as defined by AHC, or for projects receiving a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Service (formerly the Farmer's Home Administration) Loan. In addition, under statutory Program requirements, AHC grants cannot exceed 60 percent of total project development costs. By leveraging other private and public funds, and reducing development and rehabilitation costs, assistance provided by AHC makes homeownership affordable to families and individuals for whom there are no other reasonable and affordable home ownership alternatives in the private market. Additionally, the development, rehabilitation, and home improvement activities undertaken in connection with the Program are intended to help eliminate conditions of blight and deterioration, and to encourage stability and create jobs in communities throughout the State. Eligible applicants include: local municipalities; housing authorities; housing development fund companies; neighborhood and rural preservation companies; as well as not-for-profit or charitable organizations which have the development or improvement of housing as a primary purpose.AHC works with its parent agency, HFA, and its sister agency, the State of New York Mortgage Agency (“SONYMA”) (collectively, the “Agencies”), to increase homeownership opportunities. As part of the Agencies’ policy of one-stop shopping, an AHC Program application includes a SONYMA Project Set-Aside application.

HFA’s Mitchell Lama Rehabilitation and Preservation (RAP) Program offers flexible, low-cost financing to help lower debt service payments for Mitchell Lama owners. This financing is aimed at freeing up resources for capital improvements and building renovations. In exchange, owners are required to keep rents affordable for an additional 40 years.HFA started the RAP program because many of New York State’s Mitchell Lama projects were built in the early years of the program and are now in need of major repairs.HFA will finance RAP loans from a number of sources, including tax-exempt private activity bonds; federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; tax-exempt 501(c)(3) bonds for eligible nonprofit organizations; taxable bonds; and HFA’s available resources.Repairs and capital improvements could include fixing components in need of immediate repair or replacement; replacing obsolete infrastructure; upgrading facilities to meet applicable new federal, state or local housing or building codes; and improving their buildings’ energy efficiency.HFA also offers Second Mortgage "Subsidy Loans." These loans provide subordinate, low interest rate subsidy loans to projects which are receiving construction and/or permanent financing from HFA and which require subsidy to maximize the number of affordable units and to reach lower income or special needs populations. Click here to obtain a term sheet with details on HFA's Second Mortgage "Subsidy Loan."In addition to the RAP program, HFA has up to $15 million available to fund zero-interest immediate repair loans to nonprofit owners of state-financed Mitchell Lama projects. Mitchell Lama projects that receive these loans are also eligible for the RAP program. Grants from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are also available to owners participating in the RAP program in order to make the projects more energy efficient. To obtain a term sheet for details on the RAP program, click here.

The State CDBG program is administered by the Office for Small Cities (OFSC) on behalf of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC).

The State CDBG program provides grants and technical assistance to nonentitlement units of general local government who are developing projects that provide decent and hazard-free affordable housing, access to safe drinking water, proper disposal of household wastewater, access to community-needed services in local facilities, and expand economic self-sufficiency for low- and moderate-income persons by supporting development projects which are designed to create or retain jobs or foster micro-enterprise activities. The State CDBG program is administered by the Office for Small Cities (OFSC) on behalf of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC).

New York City Housing Authority

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramDHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State. The program also provides assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons on fixed incomes, displaced families, and homeless individuals with disabilities.One goal of the HCV Program is to enable eligible households to rent or purchase decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private housing market. After a voucher is issued it remains with the family or individual as long as they remain eligible, even if they change residence. The dollar amount of HCV Program Housing Assistance Payments will vary depending on the income of the family or individual and the approved rent/mortgage for the unit.Another facet of the HCV Program is the home ownership option available to current participating families. The voucher assistance is available and being used by current participants, who meet the home ownership eligibility requirements, toward mortgage payments to purchase a home. The DHCR local administrators have programs to empower interested families with readiness for and assistance with home ownership.Families interested in applying for the HCV Program must obtain an application from the local Public Housing Authority (PHA). In New York City, DHCR operates the HCV Program through its Subsidy Services Unit. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) also operate HCV Programs in New York City. DHCR's Statewide HCV Program administers the HCV Program in other areas of NYS via a network of Local Administrators.In Westchester County, DHCR also operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program (ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. DHCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.Once a completed application is submitted and the applicant is determined to be eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. When a subsidy becomes available, the household is issued a Housing Choice Voucher. The voucher certifies that the applicant is eligible for the HCV Program and also specifies, based on the number or people in the family, the size of the unit the family is authorized for. Among other requirements, the family must participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months before it is deemed eligible for the home ownership option.The regulations for the HCV Program are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Households must meet eligibility requirements and the apartment to be subsidized must meet federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The unit must pass the HQS inspection before the PHA can approve monthly Housing Assistance Payments. HCV Housing Assistance Payments are sent directly to participating owners or authorized managing agents.

New York City Dep't of Housing Preservation & Development

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramDHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State. The program also provides assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons on fixed incomes, displaced families, and homeless individuals with disabilities.One goal of the HCV Program is to enable eligible households to rent or purchase decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private housing market. After a voucher is issued it remains with the family or individual as long as they remain eligible, even if they change residence. The dollar amount of HCV Program Housing Assistance Payments will vary depending on the income of the family or individual and the approved rent/mortgage for the unit.Another facet of the HCV Program is the home ownership option available to current participating families. The voucher assistance is available and being used by current participants, who meet the home ownership eligibility requirements, toward mortgage payments to purchase a home. The DHCR local administrators have programs to empower interested families with readiness for and assistance with home ownership.Families interested in applying for the HCV Program must obtain an application from the local Public Housing Authority (PHA). In New York City, DHCR operates the HCV Program through its Subsidy Services Unit. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) also operate HCV Programs in New York City. DHCR's Statewide HCV Program administers the HCV Program in other areas of NYS via a network of Local Administrators.In Westchester County, DHCR also operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program (ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. DHCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.Once a completed application is submitted and the applicant is determined to be eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. When a subsidy becomes available, the household is issued a Housing Choice Voucher. The voucher certifies that the applicant is eligible for the HCV Program and also specifies, based on the number or people in the family, the size of the unit the family is authorized for. Among other requirements, the family must participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months before it is deemed eligible for the home ownership option.The regulations for the HCV Program are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Households must meet eligibility requirements and the apartment to be subsidized must meet federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The unit must pass the HQS inspection before the PHA can approve monthly Housing Assistance Payments. HCV Housing Assistance Payments are sent directly to participating owners or authorized managing agents.

J-51EligibilityThe J-51 Program is administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to encourage the renovation of residential properties by granting partial tax exemption and abatement benefits. Benefits vary, depending on the location of the property and the extent and nature of the improvements.HPD determines eligibility for this program, and Finance implements the benefits once HPD approves your application. Please refer to the HPD site for further information on eligibility and on applying to this program.Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from HPD along with the property tax abatement application, which you can then return to Finance.

Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Information for TenantsThe Disability Rent Increase Exemption program, referred to as "DRIE", was enacted in 2005 to protect eligible renters who have disabilities from being priced out of their apartments as rents increase.EligibilityRequirementsLevel of BenefitNotification of DRIE EligibilityRecertification ProcessAdjustment to AbatementForms and PublicationsThe Appeals ProcessContact UsDRIE Information for Building Owners and LandlordsLearn about this and other programs available throughAccess NYCEligibilityTo determine whether an applicant qualifies for DRIE, the Department of Finance will look at five criteria for each DRIE applicant:(1) Does the applicant rent an eligible apartment?For purposes of DRIE eligibility, the applicant must live in one of the following types of apartment buildings: (a) regulated by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (i.e., rent-controlled or rent-stabilized apartments); (b) a Mitchell Lama development; (c) building owned by a limited dividend housing company, redevelopment company, or housing development fund company incorporated under the private housing finance law; or (d) Cooperative Housing organized under Section 213 of the National Housing Act.(2) Is the applicant the adult head of household (18 years of age or older) and named on the lease or the rent order? Is the applicant either the tenant of record, or the spouse or registered domestic partner with a disability of the person holding the lease or rent order?The applicant with a disability must be the adult head of household (18 years of age or older) and named on the lease or rent order or otherwise be a tenant of record for the apartment. The spouse or registered domestic partner with a disability of the person holding the lease, rent order or of a tenant of record is also eligible. The tenant of record may be a spouse, registered domestic partner, or adult child who has attained the right of succession to the apartment when the leaseholder has moved or died.(3) Does the applicant receive eligible state or federal disability-related financial assistance?The applicant must currently receive any one of the following forms of financial assistance to be eligible for DRIE:Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI);Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI);US Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation; orDisability-related Medicaid (if the applicant has received either SSI or SSDI in the past.)(4) Does the applicant meet the program's income eligibility requirement?For households of one, the applicant's total household income for the last calendar year must have been less than or equal to $18,396 per year. For households with two or more members, the total household income of all financial contributors must be less than or equal to $26,460 for the last calendar year.(5) Does the applicant pay more than one-third of his/her household's aggregate disposable income on rent?To qualify for the DRIE benefit, rent must be more than one-third of your household's income.For detailed information on DRIE eligibility, please see the Instructions for the DRIE application.Download Application & Instructions (276k)

421aEligibilityThe Section 421a Program is administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to promote multi-family residential construction by providing a declining exemption on the new value that is created by the improvement. The 421a benefits vary depending on location in the City, whether construction is carried out with substantial government assistance, and whether requirements for affordable housing have been met.HPD determines eligibility for this program, and Finance implements the benefits once HPD approves your application. Please refer to the HPD site for further information on eligibility and on applying to this program.Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from HPD, which you can then return to Finance along with the 421a application.You can search for properties that are eligible for the 421a partial tax exemption. Below is a detailed listing of each property by borough, neighborhood, building class, tax class, block and lot number, and address.

421bThe New York State Legislature did not renew the 421b exemption, therefore, it expired on June 30, 2006. For a project to be eligible for this benefit, construction must have commenced on or before July 1, 2006 AND must be completed on or before July 1, 2008.Note: As of July 1, 2006 new applications are not being accepted.EligibilityThe Section 421b Program is administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to promote new one- and two-family housing construction by making home ownership more affordable. This exemption provides a declining benefit on the construction, reconstruction, or conversion of one- and two-family homes. There are no geographic restrictions.HPD determines eligibility for this program, and Finance implements the benefits once HPD approves your application. Please refer to the HPD site for further information on eligibility and on applying to this program.Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from HPD along with the property tax abatement application, which you can then return to Finance.

421gThe New York State Legislature did not renew the 421g exemption; therefore, it expired on June 30, 2006. To be eligible for this benefit, a building permit for the conversion must have been issued on or before July 1, 2006. As to the date of the completion of the conversion, however, the law includes complex completion requirements: "Completion of conversion" means the date the NYC Department of Buildings issues a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy for the portion of the building in question.Note: As of December 30, 2007 new applications are not being acceptedEligibilityThe Section 421-g Program is administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development to promote more productive use of non-residential buildings in Lower Manhattan. A partial exemption and abatement is given for the conversion of nonresidential buildings to residential use in the eligible Lower Manhattan revitalization area, for a maximum of twelve years.To qualify for benefits, the building must be in the Lower Manhattan Abatement Zone, generally defined as the area south of the centerline of Murray, Frankfort and Dover Streets, excluding Battery Park City and the piers.HPD determines eligibility for this program, and Finance implements the benefits once HPD approves your application. Please refer to the HPD site for further information on eligibility and on applying to this program.Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from HPD along with the property tax abatement application, which you can then return to Finance.

New York City Housing Development Corporation

NYC Residential Mortgage Insurance Corporation

NYC Real Estate Corporation

NYC Housing Assistance Corporation

NYC Housing New York Corporation