Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-2
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A. The purpose and intent is to provide affordable housing for those people meeting the income threshold and to provide for local Preferences relating to: (1) Village of Sleepy Hollow emergency service volunteers (fire/ambulance); (2) Village of Sleepy Hollow employees; (3) Senior citizens who currently live in Sleepy Hollow; (4) Individuals who work in Sleepy Hollow; and (5) Senior citizen parents of Sleepy Hollow residents. B. Related findings: (1) To aid emergency preparedness, and quality of life, the Village of Sleepy Hollow wishes to retain and expand its fire and ambulance volunteer base and to have said members reside in reasonable proximity to its municipal offices and operations. (2) To aid emergency preparedness, and quality of life, the Village of Sleepy Hollow wishes to retain and expand its employee base and to have said members reside in reasonable proximity to its municipal offices and operations. (3) To aid in quality of life, the Village of Sleepy Hollow wishes to allow seniors to reside in affordable housing. (4) To aid in quality of life, and reduce traffic, the Village of Sleepy Hollow wishes to allow individuals who work in Sleepy Hollow to reside in the Village. (5) To aid in quality of life, and reduce traffic, the Village of Sleepy Hollow wishes to allow the senior citizen parents of its residents to reside in the Village.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 § 105-2 establishes the overarching purpose of the Village's affordable housing program: to make housing available to income-qualified residents and workers while giving preference to specific local groups. Those preference categories include emergency service volunteers, Village employees, current senior residents, people who work in Sleepy Hollow, and senior parents of existing residents. The provision also records the Village's findings linking these preferences to goals such as emergency preparedness, quality of life, and traffic reduction.
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Under ch. 105 § 105-2, operators participating in Sleepy Hollow's affordable housing program are generally expected to apply the income thresholds and local preference categories established by the Village when screening applicants. Compliant operators typically maintain documentation showing that preference was given in the order the ordinance contemplates — emergency service volunteers and Village employees first, followed by the other listed groups. Familiarity with these stated purposes can help property managers structure their application and waitlist processes in a way that aligns with the Village's program requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-2 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances signals that the Village's affordable housing program is designed to serve income-qualified households, with defined preference categories that may affect waitlist placement. Individuals who fall into one of the listed groups — such as emergency service volunteers, Village employees, seniors currently living in Sleepy Hollow, local workers, or senior parents of residents — may have standing to inquire whether their preference status was properly recognized during the application process. Those who believe a preference was overlooked can generally raise the issue with the administering Village office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York affordable housing programs.
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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