Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-8
One-for-one replacement units
Operative Text
A. All occupied and vacant occupiable low-/moderate-income dwelling units that are demolished or converted to a use other than as low-/moderate-income dwelling units as a direct result of an activity assisted under the Act must be replaced by governmental agencies or private developers with low-/ moderate-income dwelling units. Replacement low-/moderate-income dwelling units may include public housing or existing housing receiving Section 8 project-based assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937. The replacement low-/moderate-income dwelling units must be provided within three years of the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitation related to the conversion and must meet the following requirements: (1) The units must be located within the City of Hudson. (2) The units must be sufficient in number and size to house at least the number of occupants that could have been housed in the units that are demolished or converted. The number of occupants that may be housed in units shall be determined in accordance with local housing occupancy codes. (3) The units must be provided in standard condition. Replacement low-/moderate-income dwelling units may include units that have been raised to standard from substandard condition. (4) The units must be designed to remain low-/moderate-income dwelling units for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy. B. Before obligation or expending funds provided under this part for any activity that will directly result in the demolition of low-/moderate-income dwelling units or the conversion of low-/moderate-income dwelling units to another use, the City of Hudson must make public and submit the following information, in writing, to HUD: (1) A description of the proposed assisted activity. (2) The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than for low-/moderate-income dwelling units as a direct result of the assisted activity. (3) A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion. (4) The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units. (5) The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units. (6) The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a low-/moderate-income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy. C. The requirements of this section do not apply if the HUD field officer determines, upon objective data, that there is an adequate supply of vacant low-/moderate-income dwelling units in standard condition available on a nondiscriminatory basis within the City of Hudson in accordance with 24 CFR 570.606(b)(1)(iii) .
Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-8 establishes a one-for-one replacement requirement: whenever low- or moderate-income dwelling units are demolished or converted to another use as a direct result of a federally assisted activity, equivalent replacement units must be provided. Those replacement units must be located within the City of Hudson, must be sufficient in number and size to house at least as many occupants as the lost units, must be in standard condition, and must remain affordable for at least ten years from initial occupancy—all within three years of the start of demolition or conversion. Before any such activity begins, the City must publicly disclose and submit detailed information to HUD, though the requirement can be waived if HUD determines an adequate supply of standard-condition affordable units already exists in Hudson on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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Developers and property owners undertaking federally assisted projects in Hudson that will demolish or convert low- or moderate-income units should be aware that § 174-8 requires replacement units to be lined up before work begins. Compliant operators typically document the number, size, location, and funding source of planned replacement units, confirm those units will remain affordable for at least ten years, and ensure the City has submitted all required disclosures to HUD prior to obligating or expending any covered funds. Keeping detailed records of occupancy codes, unit sizes, and replacement timelines is a standard part of managing compliance with this provision.
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Section 174-8 of Hudson's Code of Ordinances gives residents of low- or moderate-income housing a right to equivalent replacement units when their homes are demolished or converted under a federally assisted program. Tenants who believe this one-for-one replacement obligation is not being met may raise the issue as a concern with the City of Hudson directly, contact HUD (which receives the required public disclosures under this provision), or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options. Reviewing the publicly required disclosures—including maps, unit counts, and funding timelines—can help tenants understand whether the replacement commitments under § 174-8 are being fulfilled.
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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