Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 60-6
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Affordable housing units developed hereunder must remain affordable as defined herein for a term of no less than 30 years.
Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-6, any affordable housing unit created through this program must maintain its affordability status — as that term is defined within the same chapter — for a minimum period of 30 years. The rule establishes a durational floor, meaning the affordability restrictions cannot simply be lifted once a project is built or financed. This long-term commitment is intended to preserve the availability of below-market housing for an extended period rather than allowing a short-term designation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-6 generally ensure that any deed restrictions, regulatory agreements, or other legal instruments tied to affordable units reflect the full 30-year minimum affordability term. Compliant operators typically track the start date of the affordability period and maintain documentation confirming that rent and occupancy restrictions remain in effect throughout that window. Attempting to convert, re-designate, or market units outside the affordability definition before the term expires would place a property out of compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 60-6 of Spring Valley's ch. 60 provides tenants in covered affordable units a basis to expect that affordability protections remain in place for at least 30 years from the applicable start date. If a landlord attempts to remove affordability restrictions or raise rents beyond the program's defined limits before that term concludes, tenants may have grounds to raise this provision as a defense or to file a complaint with the relevant local housing authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Spring Valley's affordable housing ordinance can help clarify what remedies may be available under this rule.
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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