Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-5
Priorities and applications
Operative Text
The hierarchy of priority is established by the Village's finding that Village of Sleepy Hollow emergency service volunteers (fire/ambulance) should receive first preference; that Village of Sleepy Hollow employees should receive second preference; that senior citizens who currently live in Sleepy Hollow should receive third preference; that individuals who work in Sleepy Hollow should receive fourth preference; and, that senior citizen parents of Sleepy Hollow Residents should receive fifth preference. A. To pre-qualify applicants, an AHU Application form shall be created by the Third-Party Administrator subject to the reasonable approval of the Mayor. The AHU Application should provide for verification of individuals meeting a priority or preference enumerated herein. The Third-Party Administrator and the Mayor shall have the authority to adopt, renew or update a pre-qualification affordable housing unit application form under this section. B. AHUs shall be marketed to ensure outreach to racially and ethnically diverse households, taking into account the priorities established by the Village as contained in this § 105-5 . C. Incomplete applications may be rejected and/or returned.
Section 105-5 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a five-tier priority system for applicants seeking affordable housing units (AHUs) in the Village. Emergency service volunteers rank first, followed by Village employees, current senior citizen residents, individuals who work in Sleepy Hollow, and finally senior citizen parents of Sleepy Hollow residents. The provision also requires that AHUs be marketed with outreach to racially and ethnically diverse households, and that a Third-Party Administrator manage a pre-qualification application process subject to the Mayor's approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and administrators involved in leasing AHUs under § 105-5 generally maintain a structured applicant pool that reflects the Village's five-tier priority hierarchy, from emergency service volunteers down to senior citizen parents of residents. A compliant process includes using the official AHU Application form created by the Third-Party Administrator and approved by the Mayor, and conducting marketing efforts that actively reach racially and ethnically diverse households. Incomplete applications may be rejected or returned, so administrators typically have clear documentation standards in place to communicate requirements to prospective applicants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-5 grants certain Sleepy Hollow community members — including emergency service volunteers, Village employees, senior citizen residents, local workers, and senior citizen parents of residents — priority access to affordable housing units based on their category. Prospective applicants can review the official AHU Application form administered by the Third-Party Administrator to understand which priority tier they may qualify under and what verification is required. Those who believe they were improperly ranked or denied based on this priority structure may wish to contact the Village directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local affordable housing ordinances.
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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