The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State
Mission:
To make New York State a better place to live by supporting community efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing, home ownership and economic opportunities, and by providing equal access to safe, decent and affordable housing.
Contact:
Free: 1-866-ASK-DHCR,
Phone: 212-480-6700
http://www.nysdhcr.gov/
February 22, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – February 19, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal announced today that New York leads all other states in disbursing Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Read the full article: NY Leads All States in Disbursement of ARRA Funds to Save Affordable Housing ...
January 7, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – January 7, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson once again demonstrated his commitment to affordable housing and community revitalization by proposing the “Sustainable Neighborhoods” program in his State of the State address.
Read the full article: Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing ...
January 4, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – January 4, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen recently testified before the State Assembly Housing Committee, providing information on DHCR’s accomplishments during the last 12 months as well as the challenges the agency will face in the coming year.
December 28, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – December 28, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — State Housing Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen announced that refinancing has been finalized at the 5,881-unit Starrett City housing complex in Brooklyn, the largest publicly assisted affordable housing complex in the nation.
Read the full article: Starrett City Refinancing Completed; Complex Will Remain Affordable for Another 30 Years ...
December 8, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – December 8, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced $32 million in grants that will help to build or rehabilitate 755 affordable homes for low-income families, frail elderly and people with disabilities.
Read the full article: DHCR Announces $32 Million in Awards for Affordable Housing Developments ...
November 19, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – November 19, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — DHCR is responding to an important need in rural communities with a new initiative to provide safer, more affordable homes for low-income individuals and families by replacing severely substandard and dilapidated mobile and manufactured homes with new ENERGY STAR Qualified manufactured housing.
Read the full article: New DHCR Program Targets $5 Million to Replace Dilapidated Mobile and Manufactured Homes with New ENERGY STAR Qualified Manufactured Housing ...
November 4, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY – November 4, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced the award of $27 million in stimulus funds that will help jumpstart seven developments that had been stalled by the economic downturn.
Read the full article: DHCR Announces $27 Million in Stimulus Funds to Jumpstart Affordable Housing ...
