The Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development (DCDPD), in partnership with the City of Poughkeepsie, is accepting applications from housing non-profit agencies, private developers and interested parties for the 2023 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
Donor Name: Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development (DCDPD)
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/16/2022
Details:
The purpose of HOME funds is to assist with the creation of affordable housing throughout the county, with a priority for rental housing.
These guidelines are divided into the following sections: Consolidated Plan, General HOME Regulations, Other Federal Regulations, Local Regulations/Guidelines, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO), and Rental Housing Regulations.
Priority
Rental Housing
- Creation of new rental housing through new construction, rehabilitation of vacant residential buildings, and adaptive reuse of commercial or industrial properties.
Prioritize housing with the following characteristics
- Intergenerational or non-restricted housing.
- Housing in communities or neighborhoods with limited affordable opportunities.
- Housing that sets aside a portion of the units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
- Housing which:
- Is located in established or emerging town/village centers
- Is located along transit routes, and near employment and services
- Incorporates active design
- Incorporates universal design
- Incorporates green infrastructure
- Created through the Dutchess County/City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank or the City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
Owner-Occupied Housing:
- Volunteer rehabilitation programs such as Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity.
- Homeownership as part of specific efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and expand fair housing choice.
- Created through the Dutchess County/City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank or the City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight
- Task Force
Homelessness-Transitional and Permanent Housing
- Permanent or transitional housing for the homeless.
Priority will be given to (check all that apply):
- Permanent housing.
- Housing that addresses needs also identified in the Dutchess County Continuum of Care (DCCoC).
- Housing that sets aside a portion of their units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
- Housing developed by agencies that demonstrate collaboration and are active participants in the DCCoC.
- Created through the Dutchess County/City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank or the City of Poughkeepsie AntiBlight Task Force
Criteria
Both private for-profit and non-profit developers are eligible applicants.
Eligible applicants must be:
- Current on all municipal taxes and fees and have a record of timely payment on these items including but not limited to: property taxes, water and sewer charges, and other types of loan accounts.
- Current on mortgages for all property owned by the applicant.
- In compliance with all the rules and regulations on other developments funded by the HOME Program or other government programs.
For more information, visit HOME Investment Partnership Program.
