PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
VILLAGE BY THE BAY AFFORDABLE RENTAL
HOUSING PROGRAM
FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED
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The Long Island Housing
Partnership (LIHP), in cooperation with Village by the Bay LLC (the “Owner”)
and the Village of Amityville, is pleased
to announce that it is accepting First-Come First-Served Applications for two
affordable rental units (the “Affordable Units”) in Amityville, New York. The Affordable Units- are part of a larger
rental complex containing 117 units known as “Village by the Bay”.
LIHP’s limited role is to administering the program
qualification process for the Affordable Units on behalf of the Owner. Set forth herein are the Program Guidelines with
respect to eligibility for the units. LIHP strictly complies with these Program Guidelines and applicants are urged to read them
thoroughly. Documentation will be
reviewed for compliance and completeness.
LIHP
staff is available to assist with the process, address questions or provide any
assistance regarding eligibility.
If you have any
questions regarding any of the Program Guidelines, or need any assistance
including language assistance such as translation and/or oral interpretation
services, please email LIHP at rentals5@lihp.org before applying. Employees
of LIHP and their immediate family members are precluded from participating in
the program.
Si tiene
alguna pregunta con respecto a cualquiera de las Pautas del Programa, o
necesita asistencia lingüística o de otro tipo, incluidos servicios de
traducción y/o interpretación oral, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a
LIHP a rentals5@lihp.org
antes de presentar la solicitud.
LIHP
IS NEITHER THE OWNER, MANAGER, LANDLORD OR LEASING AGENT. LIHP’S LIMITED ROLE WILL BE TO INCOME QUALIFY
POTENTIAL APPLICANTS. ANY REQUEST FOR A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REGARDING ANY
UNIT MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND PROCESSED BY THE OWNER/MANAGER.
SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION OR DETERMINATION OF INCOME ELIGIBILITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE
ELIGIBILITY FOR A UNIT.
VILLAGE BY THE BAY
RENTAL PROGRAM
Village by the Bay is a new 117-unit rental complex containing 12
Affordable Units. consisting of studios, one bedroom and two-bedroom
apartments. Each unit is located in a
multi-story complex complete with elevators and containing two full indoor
lounges, WiFi in common areas, bike racks, electrical car charging, pool tale
(game area), coffee lounge, outside courtyard, keyless entry and video
monitoring system.
MAXIMUM INCOME GUIDELINES
The Affordable Units will be available
to households with incomes at or below 80% of the HUD Area Median Income for
Nassau/Suffolk Counties (AMI), adjusted for household size. The 2024 income limits are as follows:
STUDIO (1–2 PERSONS)
HOUSEHOLD SIZE MAXIMUM
ANNUAL INCOME
1 $87,500 2 $100,000
1
BEDROOM (1-3 PERSONS)
HOUSEHOLD SIZE MAXIMUM
ANNUAL INCOME
1 $87,500
2 $100,000 3 $112,500
*Includes
all income – wages, salary, overtime, bonuses, pensions, social security, 401K
distributions, tips, etc. Your gross
income cannot exceed the maximum annual income for your household size. The
limits above are based on the 2024 HUD “uncapped” income limits. Income limits are subject to confirmation and
adjustment by HUD and may be adjusted for rounding. Income limits are also
adjusted annually. **Minimum income guidelines do not apply to those applicants with an
approved rental assistance subsidy. Minimum incomes are set exclusively
by the Owner and may not apply if sufficient liquid assets or other mitigating
factors and/or guarantees are available as determined and approved solely by
the owner. If the Owner requires a
guaranty, please be advised that the Owner may independently verify the income
and credit/background of the guarantor and make a determination whether it is
acceptable. The determination as to
whether to the guarantor meets the income and credit/background requirements
and whether to accept the guaranty is the sole and exclusive determination of
the Owner and LIHP has no authority to review, accept or reject a
guarantor. The Owner will determine
whether to accept or decline the guarantor and will notify LIHP who will then
notify the applicant.
RENTS
The rent for each
unit will be capped at the HUD established Fair Market Rent for the applicable
size. The HUD Fair Markets Rents are
adjusted annually and rents are subject to increase accordingly. Tenants are responsible for paying all
utilities. The rents are set as follows:
Studio: $
1,708
1 Bedroom: $ 2,144
ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION
The maximum
household income requirements are adjusted annually by HUD. Recertification of income will be required
annually to remain eligible for the Program and to preserve the units as
affordable for occupants who meet the income guidelines. Occupants will meet the income guidelines on
recertification as long as their household income does not exceed 100% of the Nassau/Suffolk
AMI as determined by HUD and adjusted for household size. Occupants of the
Affordable Units whose income exceeds this amount will no longer be eligible
for the Program and will be required to vacate.
FEES
Additional fees may
be imposed by the Developer for such items as a security deposit, credit and
background assessments, trash collection, pets, parking, water, or other items.
The fees are set by the Developer and are subject to change by the Developer
without notice.
CREDIT AND
BACKGROUND CHECK
The Owner, and/or its agents, will conduct a
credit/minimum income and background check on applicants and applicants must
meet the Owner requirements. Any determination with respect to credit/minimum
income/background rests solely with the Owner and LIHP has no responsibility
for such assessments or determinations.
OCCUPANCY/UNIT
SELECTION
Unit selection and occupancy requirements are
established solely by the Owner and eligible applicants must work directly with
the Owner to select a unit. Any determination with
respect to available units or occupancy restrictions rests solely with the
Owner and LIHP has no responsibility for such assessments or
determinations.
PETS
Village
by the Bay is a pet friendly community; however, certain restrictions apply.
Occupants may have a maximum of two (2) pets per unit and no pet may be over 40
pounds. Additional restrictions apply. The following breeds are prohibited: Pit Bull Terriers /
Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Presa Canarias, Akitas,
Rottweilers, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bull Dogs, American Staffordshire
Terriers, Argentine Dogos, Bull Mastiffs, Cane Corsos, German Shepherds, Pit
Bulls, Presa Canarious, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Tosa Inus,
Doberman Pinschers and Fila Brasileiros. Additional fees may apply as stated on the Fee
Schedule as provided by the Developer. Service and/or assistance animals
are not subject to the pet policy.
ELIGIBILITY PROCESS
All applicants
will be ranked and considered for the program on a first-come,
first-served
basis. Eligibility
for the Program involves a five-step process.
STEP 1: Applicant submits a First-Come
First-Served Application to LIHP
STEP 2: Once your ranking number is
reached, LIHP will forward the First-Come First-Served Application to Owner
STEP 3: Owner conducts a
credit/minimum income/background review
STEP 4: If
approved by Owner, applicant submits a Formal Program Application, together with required documentation, to
LIHP
STEP 5: LIHP
assesses Program eligibility and, if eligible, applicant works directly with
Owner for lease-up
FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED APPLICATION
First-Come
First-Served Applications are
available through LIHP’s website at www.lihp.org/rentals.html. First-Come First-Served Applications must be
completed and submitted online at www.lihp.org/rentals.html.
CREDIT/MINIMUM INCOME/BACKGROUND REVIEW
Once your ranking
number is reached, LIHP will forward your FCFS Application to the Owner and/or
its agents, who will conduct a credit, minimum income and background assessment
on the household. Applicants will be
reviewed in the order they are ranked on the Ranked Waitlist. The credit/minimum income/background checks,
and any fee, are performed and required solely by the Owner and/or its agents
based upon their internal requirements for tenant occupancy and LIHP is not
responsible for the conduct or results of such review. The Owner and/or its agents will advise LIHP
whether the applicant meets the requirements.
LIHP will advise applicants as to their approval or rejection, via
email. If an applicant is deemed ineligible, the applicant will be removed from
the Ranked Waitlist.
FORMAL
PROGRAM APPLICATIONS/INCOME ELIGIBILITY
If an applicant has met the credit/minimum
income/ background requirements of the Owner, as an applicant’s name is reached
on the Ranked Waitlist, LIHP will send notice to the applicant, by email, to
submit a Formal Program Application
and supporting documents. The notice
will contain a link to submit documentation. LIHP will provide the applicant
with a Checklist of required documentation.
The Formal Program Application
and required documentation must be completed and received by LIHP within seven
(7) calendar days of the notice date. If
the Formal Program Application is
not received within such 7--day period, the applicant will be deemed
ineligible, with no right of appeal. If
required documentation is missing, LIHP will provide applicant notice, by
email, of what is missing and applicant will be required to submit such
documentation within three (3) calendar days of the notice date. If all the documentation is not received
within such 3- day period, the applicant will be deemed ineligible, with a
right of appeal.
If all documentation is received as required,
LIHP will then conduct an income and eligibility review to determine if the
applicant meets all Program Guidelines.
If an applicant meets the eligibility requirements, LIHP will provide
notice, by email, to the applicant and the Owner advising them of the
applicant’s eligibility. The applicant
will then work directly with the Owner to select a unit and execute a
lease. If the applicant does not comply
with the Owner requirements for lease execution, the Owner will advise LIHP
that the applicant is no longer eligible for the Program. Should the applicant be deemed ineligible,
LIHP will move on to the next name on the Waitlist, with no right of
appeal.
APPEALS
Under some circumstances as provided herein, applicants who are
deemed ineligible may appeal the determination by submitting a request to LIHP.
The appeal request must be in writing and must be received (together
will all documentation) by LIHP within three (3) calendar days of the date of
LIHP’s notice to applicant of the determination of ineligibility. The appeal
must state the basis of the appeal and contain documentation to support the
appeal. Please note that, if the applicant was deemed ineligible due to failure
to submit required documentation within the required time frame, then, no
appeal will be granted unless the applicant submits the remaining required
documentation with the appeal request within the timeframe required. The appeal
will be promptly reviewed and the applicant advised of the final determination
by email. Notice to LIHP of an appeal request can ONLY be submitted via a
file-specific link that will be provided by LIHP.
PROCEDURE TO PROMOTE
FAIR AND EQUITABLE WAITLIST PROCESS
First-Come First-Served
Waitlist: To be included and ranked on a waitlist, applicants will only be
permitted to submit one application or intake form, as applicable. To this end, LIHP will endeavor, but is not required
to, review all submissions. If it appears that an applicant has submitted more
than one application or intake form, then LIHP may reject the additional
subsequent submission(s) and the applicant will retain the earliest ranking
number. Items to be reviewed include,
but are not limited to, (1) submissions from the same address; (2) submissions
that list the same household members; (3) submissions that list the same names
but with different addresses; (4) submissions that utilize the same email address;
(5) submissions that utilize the same phone numbers (home and cell); and (6)
such other items as may be determined in LIHP’s sole discretion.
General Provisions:
LIHP may contact the applicant
regarding any uncertainty as to whether more than one application or intake
form has been submitted. LIHP may rely
upon such certifications, documentation or other information as it deems
reasonable, in its sole discretion, in assessing whether more than one
submission has been made. If LIHP, in its sole discretion, determines that a
submission is to be rejected, LIHP may, but is not required to, notify the
applicant of same. The Program
Guidelines advise applicants of the above and, accordingly, applicants have
prior notice of such procedures. Nothing herein shall preclude more than one
application from the same address provided the applicants will not be part of
the same household for purposes of the program applied for. LIHP makes no guarantee that each duplicate
will have been identified and removed from the program.
FAIR
HOUSING AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
LIHP is committed to furthering and promoting
fair housing, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination in compliance with all
federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Fair Housing
Act, as amended by the Housing for Older Americans Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the New York State Human Rights
Law. The LIHP staff is available to
assist with the application, and answer questions about eligibility requirements. In furtherance of this policy, LIHP shall not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, source of income,
religion, disability, veterans’ status, age, or any other basis prohibited by
law.
LIMITED
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND ACCOMMODATIONS
LIHP will take reasonable steps to ensure
that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and persons, who need
assistance or who have a limited ability to speak, read, or write English, will
have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in the
Program. Interpreters, translators and
other aids needed to comply with this policy shall be provided as reasonably
necessary. If you have any questions regarding the
guidelines, or need assistance including language assistance such as
translation and/or oral interpretation services, please contact the LIHP at info@lihp.org.
DISCLAIMER OF
LIABILITY/RELEASE
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LIHP IS NEITHER THE OWNER, MANAGER, LANDLORD
OR LEASING AGENT. LIHP’S ROLE IS LIMITED TO REVIEWING YOUR HOUSEHOLD
INCOME TO DETERMINE IF YOU MEET THE MAXIMUM INCOME QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE
PROGRAM. THE COMPLEX IS/WAS CONSTRUCTED AND IS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY BY THE
OWNER/MANAGER AS LANDLORD AND LIHP HAS NO ROLE IN UNIT OCCUPANCY, UNIT
SELECTION, REVIEW OF YOUR SUITABILITY FOR TENANCY, FEES ASSESSED, THE LEASE
TERMS, THE LEASE-UP PROCESS BY OWNER/MANAGER, THEIR AFFILIATES OR AGENTS,
PROCESSING OF ANY HOUSING VOUCHER, UNIT LAYOUT AND LOCATION, OR THE OPERATIONS,
STATEMENTS, ACTS OR OMMISSIONS, AND POLICIES/PROCEDURES, OF THE COMPLEX OR THE
OWNER/MANAGER AND ITS AFFILIATES OR AGENTS WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION (THE
“OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES”). WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ACKNOWELDGE THAT
LIHP HAS NO ABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ANY REQUEST YOU MAY HAVE FOR A
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION/MODIFICATION REGARDING A UNIT AND ANY SUCH REQUEST
WILL BE MADE BY YOU DIRECTLY TO THE OWNER/MANAGER FOR PROCESSING.
ACCORDINGLY, YOU AGREE THAT LIHP, ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,
OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AND DIRECTORS (COLLECTIVELY, “LIHP”) ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTIONS ARISING FROM ANY OF THE OWNER/MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND, FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, YOU HEREBY RELEASE
AND WAIVE ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION YOU NOW HAVE OR MAY HAVE AGAINST LIHP
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES.
YOU HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY HAVE GIVEN UP
SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY
INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND
UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
IF ANY PROVISION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS UNENFORCEABLE, IT SHALL BE MODIFIED TO THE
EXTENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE PROVISION VALID AND BINDING, AND THE REMAINDER OF
THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN ENFORCEABLE TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
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Disclaimer: It is understood that this is not an offer
and that the processes, terms and conditions may be changed at any time by the
Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc., and Affiliates. It is further understood that notices by the
Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc., and Affiliates may be made in such
manner as Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc., and Affiliates may determine,
including solely by email or advertisement.