Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 74-3
Prohibited acts
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(A) Rent, lease or sublease. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for an owner or lessee of an affordable housing unit, or his agent, to lease, rent, sublease, or offer to lease, rent, or sublease the affordable unit. It shall be immaterial whether or not rent or any other consideration or form of compensation is paid or tendered to the owner or lessee by the occupant of such dwelling unit. (B) Transfer ownership or possession. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter to transfer ownership, possession or occupancy of an affordable or workforce housing unit by will, devise, intestacy, gift, purchase on the open market, or by any means other than as set forth in this Chapter. (C) Conversion of space. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for the owner or lessee of an affordable or workforce housing unit to increase the gross floor area of the unit or convert the basement, garage, or attic into habitable space. (D) Cessation of use. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for an occupant of an affordable or workforce housing unit to neglect or fail to notify the affordable housing administrator of the owner's or lessee's death, or that the affordable unit is no longer being used by the owner or lessee as his or her domicile, so that the unit can be offered for sale or lease to the next eligible applicant. (E) Failure to file; false affidavit. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for the owner of an affordable or workforce housing unit to fail to provide the required Affidavit(s) and Disclosure Statement(s), or to submit for filing a false or misleading Affidavit and/or Disclosure Statement to the Huntington Community Development Agency or other housing administrator when requested pursuant to § 74-21(C) .
Section 74-3 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 74 establishes a set of prohibited acts related to affordable and workforce housing units. Owners, lessees, and occupants are barred from renting, subleasing, or transferring these units outside the procedures the Chapter prescribes, regardless of whether money changes hands. The provision also forbids physical alterations that expand habitable space, failure to notify the housing administrator when a unit becomes vacant, and the submission of false or incomplete affidavits and disclosure statements to the Huntington Community Development Agency.
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Operators and owners subject to § 74-3 of Huntington's Chapter 74 generally maintain compliance by refraining from listing, renting, or subleasing an affordable or workforce unit through any channel not expressly authorized by the Chapter. Compliant owners also avoid structural changes—such as finishing a basement or converting a garage—that would increase the unit's gross floor area. Keeping required affidavits and disclosure statements current and accurate with the Huntington Community Development Agency, and submitting them promptly when requested under § 74-21(C), is a standard part of ongoing compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Occupants of affordable or workforce housing units in Huntington have a responsibility under § 74-3 to notify the affordable housing administrator promptly if the owner or lessee dies or stops using the unit as their primary domicile, so the unit can be made available to the next eligible applicant. If an occupant believes an owner or lessee is violating the transfer, rental, or alteration prohibitions in § 74-3, they may consider contacting the Huntington Community Development Agency, which administers the program. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Huntington's affordable housing program can help occupants understand the notification and compliance requirements that apply to their situation.
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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