Community Housing Board

Town Board Liaison

Councilwoman Susan Siegel

Purpose

The Yorktown Community Housing Board is a seven member advisory board with members appointed by the Town Board to five year terms.   

The Community Housing Board reviews the diversity of housing in the Town of Yorktown, focusing on needs that the current housing market is failing to meet. The Board also looks at resources available to assist Yorktown residents with housing-related needs, and advises the Town Board on housing policy issues.

A goal of the Town of Yorktown is to provide balanced and varied housing opportunities, so that residents may find appropriate housing throughout their lives within the Town of Yorktown.

The Yorktown Town Board established an affordable housing program in 1988, resulting in the creation of what are referred to as "Affordable Housing Units". These units are contained in developments constructed by private developers. Under deed restrictions applicable to the properties, the designated "Affordable Housing Units" are sold or rented at affordable prices to enable qualifying households to obtain the units. Thirteen Yorktown Affordable Housing Units were created between 1988 and 1996 under that program.  The existing units in the program only become available when the current occupants leave.  The Community Housing Board carries out the administrative responsibilities of the program, including the maintenance of a waiting list. Applicants offered the opportunity to purchase units are responsible for obtaining their own financing.

Meetings

First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM

Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center
1974 Commerce Street, Room 26
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598