New York City continues to promote cap options homelessness crisis increasingly affordable for low-income New Yorkers, and recently middle income, too. And this time the city administration has just announced an investment of $ 4 million to a pilot project of accessory housing units in the spaces available in buildings such as patios, basements or warehouses.
This was published this week Mayor Eric Adams after making sure the budget item will help homeowners pay expansion of your propertiesas well as generating new apartments for family members or for rent, which will stimulate additional income and generational wealth.
The money available for accessory homes will be used to build independent secondary housing units on the same property as a main home, while creating a “one-stop shop” to add out of bureaucracy to help people interested in the program.
“For our seniors struggling to stay in the neighborhoods they call home, or young people struggling to find a place to live, accessory living units can be a lifeline to sustainable housing , at a reasonable price,” said Mayor Adams, who insists that it is also urgent that the free call “City of Yes” project.which would create nearly 109,000 affordable homes over 15 years.
“For too long, our policies have lived in the past and ignored the present: we are facing a generational housing crisis. The only solution is to build more and make it easier, not harder, for homeowners to join the government in addressing this crisis,” said Adams, who called the accessory housing plan ” proven solution” to create essential housing. “Together, we can build our way to a better future, but that must include saying yes to the ‘Yes City’ and legalize accessory dwelling units.”
The City explained that the pilot program was provides up to $395,000 in funding for qualified homeowners through the Department of Housing and grant funds from New York State Housing and Community Renewal to build or convert accessory living spaces into buildings, thanks to the new funding announced, will allow up to 35 homeowners add or convert to a second home. They will also receive financial and technical assistance.
Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director, which looks after adults of retirement age, said the news could be a boon to many New Yorkers struggling with the housing shortage in the Big Apple, which particularly affects older adults .
“Many older New Yorkers live on fixed incomes and struggle to pay rent. Without an increase in affordable housing options, it will be difficult for older New Yorkers and their caregivers, whose role it is to help older adults age and live to independent, to live in the city,” said Finkel. “As the city’s population ages, these concerns will likely increase. “Allowing accessory housing units will freedom for senior New Yorkers to downsize, supplement their income, and stay close to loved ones or caregivers.”
Maria Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforceannouncing that provisions such as supportive housing, which is also included in the ‘City of Yes’ plan, would have several benefits for New Yorkers.
“From seniors struggling to age in place to young families struggling to pay their mortgage, adding a small backyard or basement can be life-changing,” she said. We make it easier for homeowners to earn extra income or accommodate multi-generational families.And by providing full government support to homeowners who add a new housing unit to him, “We’ll give New York families even more opportunities to own homes and generate intergenerational wealth.”.
Adolfo Carrión Jr., Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) of New York City, defending accessory housing as an innovative, safe and smart solution to the housing crisis.
“Our work on ADUs (accessory housing) stands out as a good tool to create more houses in each neighborhood,” said Carrión. “HPD’s pilot loan program supports homeowners to build a few more houses into their home. “Along with new flexibility zoning, pre-approved plans, and a one-stop resource center, these tools will help all New Yorkers, from seniors in place to young adults and families who want to stay in the town “
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- An additional $4 million will be invested in the program
- The maximum amount of support for each owner is $395,000
- 35 new owners who join the program will benefit from the money
2024-08-07 14:47:28
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