Poughkeepsie Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 52 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 52-5
Initial income eligibility
Operative Text
Households within the following income ranges may apply for the affordable and workforce housing units: A. Affordable housing units. Households with incomes not less than 60% of AMI and not greater than 80% of AMI. B. Workforce housing units. Households with incomes not less than 80% of AMI and not greater than 100% of AMI. C. Determining household income. Household income shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 5 of the then-current HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3.
Section 52-5 of Poughkeepsie Town's Code of Ordinances establishes the income bands that make a household eligible to apply for two categories of subsidized housing. Affordable housing units are open to households earning between 60% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), while workforce housing units are available to households earning between 80% and 100% of AMI. Income is calculated using the methodology set out in Chapter 5 of HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3, the federal guideline in effect at the time of application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of affordable and workforce housing developments subject to § 52-5 generally maintain documented income-verification procedures that align with Chapter 5 of the current HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3. Compliant operators screen applicants to confirm that affordable-unit applicants fall within the 60%–80% AMI range and workforce-unit applicants fall within the 80%–100% AMI range before extending an offer. Keeping records of the AMI figures and handbook edition used at the time of each determination helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the income-eligibility requirements of ch. 52.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 52-5, households have a right to be evaluated for affordable or workforce housing units based on where their income falls within the defined AMI bands, and income must be calculated using the HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 methodology rather than an arbitrary standard. If a household believes it was incorrectly screened out due to a miscalculation of income, it may raise that concern directly with the housing provider or contact the Town of Poughkeepsie for guidance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with HUD income-determination rules can also help households understand how the calculation under ch. 52 should be applied to their situation.
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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