Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 60-2
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTRIBUTION A fee, in an amount to be determined annually by the Board of Trustees on a per unit basis, which may be paid to the Village of Spring Valley in lieu of the construction of an affordable housing unit and held in a segregated fund by the Village for the purpose of making loans, grants or other disbursements to develop affordable housing. AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT A housing unit, contained in a multifamily housing development, affordable for ownership or rent as set forth herein. MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT New construction consisting of 10 or more dwelling units which is not otherwise subsidized by any federal, state or local agency either through loans, grants or tax credits for the purposes of providing affordable housing units.
Section 60-2 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 60 establishes the core vocabulary used throughout the article's affordable housing requirements. It defines three key terms: an 'Affordable Housing Contribution' is a per-unit fee set annually by the Board of Trustees that developers may pay instead of building affordable units, with the collected funds held separately for affordable housing loans, grants, or disbursements. An 'Affordable Housing Unit' is a unit within a multifamily development that meets the article's ownership or rental affordability standards. A 'Multifamily Housing Development' covers new construction of 10 or more dwelling units that does not already receive federal, state, or local affordable housing subsidies.
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Property owners and developers planning new construction in Spring Valley should be aware that § 60-2 sets the definitional threshold that triggers the article's affordable housing obligations: projects of 10 or more new dwelling units that are not otherwise subsidized fall within the scope of 'Multifamily Housing Development.' Compliant operators generally determine early in the planning process whether their project meets this definition, and if so, whether they will satisfy the requirement by including affordable units or by paying the Affordable Housing Contribution fee set by the Board of Trustees. Keeping records of any existing federal, state, or local subsidies tied to the project is relevant, since subsidized developments are excluded from the definition under § 60-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, § 60-2 is foundational context: it defines what counts as an affordable housing unit and how the Village of Spring Valley funds affordable housing development through contributions collected from qualifying developers. Understanding these definitions can help tenants recognize whether a building they live in or are considering was subject to the article's affordability requirements at the time of construction. Tenants who believe a development may not have complied with Chapter 60's requirements can consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Village of Spring Valley directly for information about how the ordinance was applied.
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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