Pawling, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 55 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 55-13
Percentage of affordable units
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The Town Board, in its discretion, may require that a developer receiving a special permit herein construct a percentage of affordable units prior to the issuance of building permits for market rate housing within the same development. Said percentage shall be set by the Affordable Housing Board.
Under Pawling, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 55 § 55-13, the Town Board has discretionary authority to require that a developer build a certain share of affordable units before receiving building permits for any market-rate housing in the same development. The specific percentage of affordable units required is determined by the Affordable Housing Board, not fixed in the ordinance itself. This provision ties the sequencing of construction—affordable units first, market-rate units second—to the conditions attached to a special permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property owners seeking a special permit under ch. 55 § 55-13 in Pawling should be aware that the Town Board may impose a condition requiring construction of affordable units before building permits are issued for market-rate portions of the same project. The applicable percentage is set by the Affordable Housing Board, so operators typically engage with that body early in the permitting process to understand what share of units must be built first. Compliant developers generally document the completion of required affordable units before submitting applications for market-rate building permits within the same development.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-13 of Pawling's Code of Ordinances establishes a mechanism intended to ensure that affordable housing is actually built—not just promised—within mixed developments that receive special permits. Tenants and prospective residents interested in affordable units in such developments may find it useful to monitor whether the Town Board has imposed this sequencing requirement and what percentage the Affordable Housing Board has set. Those with concerns about compliance can raise questions with the Town Board or the Affordable Housing Board directly, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local affordable housing obligations.
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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