Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-1
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The Village of Ossining is deeply concerned that there are insufficient opportunities for individuals and families of modest income to purchase or rent dwelling units in the Village. In order to enhance the public welfare and to promote the well-being of the Village's current and future residents, the Board believes that it is essential that new or substantially rehabilitated residential and mixed-use developments involving the construction or substantial rehabilitation of six or more new dwelling units be required to include 10% of the dwelling units aimed at individuals and families of 80% or less of the Westchester County median income as determined by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually in rental or purchase housing or, in the alternative, be required to make payments to an affordable housing fund to assist in the development of housing opportunities for individuals and families of those economic means.
Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 § 62-1 establishes the purpose behind the village's inclusionary housing policy, expressing concern that modest-income households have limited options for buying or renting in Ossining. Under this provision, new or substantially rehabilitated residential or mixed-use developments of six or more dwelling units must either set aside at least 10% of those units for households earning 80% or less of the Westchester County median income (as determined annually by HUD), or contribute to an affordable housing fund serving the same income group. The rule applies to both rental and for-sale housing and frames these requirements as essential to the public welfare of current and future residents.
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Developers and property owners planning projects covered by Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 § 62-1 generally account for the inclusionary requirement early in the project design phase, since developments of six or more new or substantially rehabilitated units trigger either an affordable unit set-aside or a fund contribution. Compliant operators typically determine which pathway—on-site affordable units at the 80%-of-median-income threshold or a payment to the village's affordable housing fund—applies to their project and document that choice with the appropriate village authority. Staying current with HUD's annual Westchester County median income figures is a routine part of maintaining compliance under this chapter.
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Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 § 62-1 signals that qualifying new and substantially rehabilitated developments in the village are expected to include affordable units or fund affordable housing opportunities for households at or below 80% of the Westchester County median income. Tenants or prospective renters who believe a covered development has not met this requirement may consider contacting the Village of Ossining directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for information about how the policy is administered. Keeping records of income documentation and any communications with a landlord or developer can be useful when exploring whether a unit qualifies under this provision.
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