St. Charles — Title 19 Inclusionary Housing [legal-review: § 19.02.110 rent-amount text] § 19.02.140
Affordable housing agreement and documents
Operative Text
Prior to issuance of a building permit for any residential development in which affordable units are to be provided, the applicant shall have entered into an affordable housing agreement with the City. Said agreement shall set forth the commitments and obligations of the applicant, including but not limited to the number, timing and location of the required affordable units, and/or the amount and payment schedule for any fee in lieu thereof, to ensure that the provisions of this chapter are met. The applicant shall execute any and all documents deemed necessary by the City, including without limitation, restrictive covenants and other related instruments, to ensure the continued affordability of the affordable units in accordance with this chapter.
Under St. Charles Title 19 § 19.02.140, any residential development that includes affordable units must have a formal affordable housing agreement in place with the City before a building permit can be issued. That agreement spells out the developer's specific commitments — such as how many affordable units will be built, when, and where — or, alternatively, the amount and payment schedule for any fee paid instead of building those units. The developer must also sign any additional legal documents the City requires, such as restrictive covenants, to lock in the affordability of those units over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to St. Charles Title 19 § 19.02.140 generally finalize and execute the affordable housing agreement with the City before applying for a building permit, ensuring the agreement accurately reflects the number, timing, and location of required affordable units or any approved fee-in-lieu arrangement. Compliant developers also prepare and record all supplemental legal instruments — such as restrictive covenants — that the City identifies as necessary to preserve long-term affordability. Keeping thorough records of all executed documents helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the chapter's requirements throughout the life of the development.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Charles Title 19 § 19.02.140 establishes that affordable units in covered residential developments must be backed by a recorded affordable housing agreement and related legal instruments, such as restrictive covenants, that run with the property. Tenants in or seeking affordable units in such developments may request information about the applicable agreement from the City to understand the affordability commitments that apply to their building. Those who believe a development's affordability obligations are not being honored can contact the City of St. Charles directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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