Pawling, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 55 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 55-9
Affordable Housing Board
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The Town Board shall establish an Affordable Housing Board composed of five members, each a resident of the Town of Pawling. It shall be the purpose of this Board to properly administer the provisions of this chapter so that its purpose and intent are realized. The Affordable Housing Board shall have the following responsibilities: A. The annual review of the implementation of this chapter and the recommendation of changes in these provisions, where necessary. B. The calculation and recording of the affordability index rates, target rates, ceiling rates and eligible incomes for each calendar year. C. The certification of the eligibility of all households applying for the purchase or rental of affordable housing and the annual recertification of each applicant. D. The maintenance of a list of eligible households for each size and type of affordable housing. E. The establishment and control of a lottery for selecting income-eligible households for occupancy of affordable housing. F. The promulgation by resolution from time to time of such rules and regulations necessary to implement the requirements, intent and purpose of this chapter. G. The authority to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the purpose and intent of this chapter.
Section 55-9 of Pawling's Code of Ordinances establishes an Affordable Housing Board made up of five Town of Pawling residents, appointed by the Town Board. This body is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the town's affordable housing program, including calculating income and affordability benchmarks, certifying household eligibility, maintaining waitlists, and running lotteries for available units. The Board also holds authority to adopt rules and regulations needed to carry out the chapter's goals and may take additional actions to fulfill its purpose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners participating in Pawling's affordable housing program under Chapter 55 interact directly with the Affordable Housing Board established by § 55-9. Compliant operators generally coordinate with the Board when verifying tenant eligibility, understanding applicable affordability index and ceiling rates for a given year, and following any rules or regulations the Board has promulgated by resolution. Staying current with the Board's annual reviews and any updated guidelines helps operators remain in alignment with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 55-9, the Affordable Housing Board is the primary body that determines whether a household qualifies for affordable housing in Pawling, handling both initial certification and annual recertification of applicants. Households seeking to purchase or rent affordable housing generally apply through this Board, which also maintains eligibility lists and administers the lottery process for selecting occupants. Tenants or applicants who have questions about their eligibility status, recertification, or lottery standing may contact the Affordable Housing Board directly or reach 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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