Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-69
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The purpose of the SAHTF is the preservation of existing and the creation of new affordable rental and home ownership housing in the City, pursuant to the City's Master and Affordable Housing plans. "Affordable rental and home ownership units" is defined as housing for households earning incomes of no more than eighty (80) percent of the median family income for the Stamford-Norwalk HUD Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Income Area, adjusted for household size as published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or other such equivalent income standard as may be established by a majority vote of the Zoning and Planning boards. The Trustees of the Trust shall determine an affordable rent and home ownership cost which shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the eligible household income. Preservation and creation of affordable housing shall include but not be limited to programs designed to further housing rehabilitation and/or development opportunities and those that are designed to directly assist homeowners and renters.
Section 146-69 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances establishes the purpose of the Stamford Affordable Housing Trust Fund (SAHTF), which is to preserve existing affordable housing and create new affordable rental and homeownership opportunities within the city. The provision defines affordability by reference to households earning no more than 80% of the area median family income for the Stamford-Norwalk HUD Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Income Area, with income limits adjusted for household size and published annually by HUD. Affordable housing costs under this section are capped so that rent or homeownership expenses do not exceed 30% of an eligible household's income, and qualifying programs may include rehabilitation, development, and direct assistance to renters and homeowners.
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Property owners and developers operating within Stamford's affordable housing programs should be aware that § 146-69 sets the foundational income and cost standards that govern SAHTF-funded projects. Compliant operators in SAHTF-related programs generally ensure that rents charged to eligible households do not exceed 30% of those households' incomes, and they verify tenant eligibility against the HUD-published income limits for the Stamford-Norwalk area, updated each year. Landlords participating in rehabilitation or development programs funded through the SAHTF typically align their practices with both the city's Master Plan and Affordable Housing Plan as referenced in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-69 establishes that the SAHTF is designed, in part, to directly assist renters, meaning tenants in Stamford may have access to programs funded through this trust for housing rehabilitation or other forms of housing support. Renters who believe they qualify—generally those whose household income falls at or below 80% of the area median family income for the Stamford-Norwalk HUD area—may explore available SAHTF programs through the City of Stamford's housing offices. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision affects their housing situation can also consult local tenant-rights organizations or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for guidance on income limits and affordability standards referenced in § 146-69.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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