Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 74-24
Affordable Rental Units
Operative Text
The Huntington Community Development Agency shall monitor the rental of all affordable units for compliance with this Chapter. In all new developments, and all existing developments unless prohibited by the provisions of this Chapter or resolution of the Town Board, rentals of affordable units shall be determined by placement on the rental housing waiting list. Applicants who meet the criteria set forth in § 74-22 of this Chapter shall have priority to rent affordable units. All lease agreements must be approved by the Agency, and shall not be amended except as authorized by the Director. The Director may pre-approve the developer's standard lease agreement in advance. (A) Rental Unit Developments. In developments where the units are specifically approved for rental, the monthly rental price in all zoning districts shall be no greater than eighty (80%) percent of the HUD Fair Market Rental Value for Nassau-Suffolk County in effect at the time of the execution of the lease agreement, provided all utilities are included in the rental price. If all utilities are not included, the monthly rental price shall be no greater than 80% of the HUD Fair Market Rental Value for Nassau-Suffolk County reduced by the monthly utility allowance in effect at the time the lease agreement is executed. (B) No lease shall be transferred or assigned. (C) Prior to occupancy of a leased unit, a copy of the executed lease agreement shall be provided to the Huntington Community Development Agency along with an executed and sworn affidavit by the landlord and tenant, attesting that the lease agreement is true and accurate, that there are no other agreements between the parties, and that the tenant has not and will not pay any amounts to the landlord which are not reflected in the lease agreement.
Section 74-24 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 establishes how affordable rental units in qualifying developments are to be managed and priced. Monthly rents are capped at 80% of the HUD Fair Market Rental Value for Nassau-Suffolk County, with an adjustment downward if utilities are not included. Leases must be approved by the Huntington Community Development Agency, cannot be transferred or assigned, and both landlord and tenant must submit sworn affidavits confirming that the written lease reflects the complete and accurate terms of their agreement before a tenant moves in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 74-24, operators of affordable rental developments in Huntington are generally expected to set rents at or below 80% of the applicable HUD Fair Market Rental Value for Nassau-Suffolk County, adjusting for any utilities not covered. Compliant operators submit all lease agreements to the Huntington Community Development Agency for approval before occupancy, and they do not enter into any side agreements or accept payments outside of what is reflected in the approved lease. Prior to a tenant moving in, landlords provide the Agency with a copy of the executed lease along with a sworn affidavit confirming the lease's accuracy and completeness, and they select tenants through the rental housing waiting list in accordance with the priority criteria in § 74-22.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 74-24 gives tenants in Huntington affordable rental units the assurance that their monthly rent cannot exceed 80% of the HUD Fair Market Rental Value for Nassau-Suffolk County, with a further reduction if utilities are not included. Tenants are also protected by the requirement that no undisclosed side payments or separate agreements are permitted — the executed lease, approved by the Huntington Community Development Agency, must reflect the full and accurate terms of the tenancy. Those who believe a landlord is charging amounts not reflected in the approved lease, or otherwise not complying with ch. 74 § 74-24, may consider contacting the Huntington Community Development Agency directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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