Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-3
Required AFFH unit components
Operative Text
Within all residential or mixed-use developments of 10 or more units created by subdivision or site plan approval, no less than 10% of the total number of units must be created as AFFH units. In residential developments of five to nine units, at least one AFFH unit shall be created. No preferences shall be utilized to prioritize the selection of income eligible tenants or purchasers for AFFH units created under this chapter.
Under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-3, residential or mixed-use developments of ten or more units that are created through subdivision or site plan approval must set aside at least 10% of their total units as Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) units. Smaller residential developments of five to nine units must include at least one AFFH unit. Additionally, no preference systems may be used to prioritize which income-eligible applicants are selected for these AFFH units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property owners subject to Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-3 generally ensure that the required share of AFFH units is built into project plans from the earliest stages of subdivision or site plan approval. For projects of ten or more units, compliant operators calculate the 10% minimum and designate those units accordingly; for projects of five to nine units, at least one AFFH unit is incorporated. Operators also structure their tenant and purchaser selection processes so that no preference criteria are applied when filling AFFH units with income-eligible applicants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25-3 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances ch. 25 establishes that a certain number of units in qualifying new developments must be made available as AFFH units, and that no preference system can be used to screen or prioritize income-eligible applicants for those units. Tenants or prospective purchasers who believe a development subject to this provision has failed to create the required AFFH units, or has improperly applied preferences in the selection process, may consider raising that concern with local municipal authorities or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Pelham's fair housing requirements. Consulting a housing counselor or legal aid organization can help individuals understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under ch. 25 § 25-3.
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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