Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 74-25
Financial Qualifications of Prospective Tenants
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Prospective tenants will be subject to a credit check by the developer/sponsor of the unit prior to confirming program income eligibility to the Huntington Community Development Agency. The annual household income of prospective tenants in all zoning districts shall not exceed the following thresholds at the time of application and at the time the lease is signed: (A) One bedroom or studio unit: Fifty (50%) percent of the median family income for a family of two (2). (B) Two bedroom unit: Fifty (50%) percent of the median family income for a family of four (4). (C) Three bedroom unit: Fifty (50%) percent of the median family income for a family of six (6).
Section 74-25 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 establishes financial qualification standards for prospective tenants of covered housing units. Before a developer or sponsor can confirm a household's program income eligibility to the Huntington Community Development Agency, the applicant must pass a credit check. Additionally, a household's annual income must fall at or below 50% of the area median family income—benchmarked to a reference family size that varies by unit size—both at the time of application and again when the lease is executed.
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Under § 74-25, developers and sponsors of covered units are responsible for conducting credit checks on prospective tenants before submitting income-eligibility confirmations to the Huntington Community Development Agency. Compliant operators verify that household income does not exceed 50% of the applicable median family income threshold—tied to a family of two for studios or one-bedrooms, four for two-bedrooms, and six for three-bedrooms—at two distinct points: application and lease signing. Maintaining documentation of both the credit check results and income verification at each stage is consistent with the requirements of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 74-25 means that households applying for covered units in Huntington must meet income limits set at 50% of the median family income for a reference family size corresponding to the unit type, and those limits apply both when you apply and when you sign your lease. Prospective tenants should be aware that a credit check is also part of the eligibility process under this provision. If you believe you have been incorrectly screened out or that the income thresholds were misapplied, you may consider contacting the Huntington Community Development Agency directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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