Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-10
Affirmative marketing
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The AFFH units created under the provisions of this chapter shall be sold or rented and resold and re-rented during the required period of affordability to only qualifying income-eligible households. Such income-eligible households shall be solicited in accordance with the requirements, policies and protocols established in the Westchester County Fair and Affordable Housing Affirmative Marketing Plan to ensure outreach to diverse households.
Section 25-10 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances Chapter 25 establishes that Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) units must be made available exclusively to income-eligible households throughout the entire required affordability period, covering both initial and subsequent sales or rentals. To reach a broad and diverse pool of applicants, the outreach process must follow the standards set out in the Westchester County Fair and Affordable Housing Affirmative Marketing Plan. This rule is designed to ensure that affordable units are not only reserved for qualifying households but are actively marketed in ways that promote housing diversity.
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Under § 25-10 of Pelham Code Chapter 25, operators of AFFH units are expected to verify income eligibility for every prospective buyer or renter at each transaction—whether an initial lease or sale, a renewal, or a resale. Compliant operators align their marketing and outreach activities with the Westchester County Fair and Affordable Housing Affirmative Marketing Plan, which sets specific protocols for reaching diverse communities. Maintaining documentation of affirmative marketing efforts and income-eligibility determinations is a standard practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance throughout the affordability period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25-10 of Pelham Code Chapter 25 gives income-eligible households the right to be considered for AFFH units through a structured, affirmative outreach process tied to the Westchester County Fair and Affordable Housing Affirmative Marketing Plan. If a household believes it was improperly excluded from consideration—or that outreach did not meet the plan's diversity requirements—it may raise that concern with the Village of Pelham or Westchester County housing officials. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County's affordable housing programs can help households understand the eligibility criteria and the marketing process.
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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