COMMUNITY PLANNING COUNCIL: Latest Guide to Affordable Housing in Yonkers

COMMUNITY PLANNING COUNCIL: Latest Guide to Affordable Housing in Yonkers

The Guide is intended to assist those who:

▪️ Are looking for affordable housing in Yonkers

▪️ Are helping families and individuals who are looking for affordable housing in Yonkers

In summary, affordable housing in Yonkers consists of housing for:

▪️ Families…56 properties…5,803 apartments

▪️ Seniors…24 properties…2,449 apartments

▪️ Supportive Housing…20+ properties…352 apartments plus 604 beds

The Guide provides the following information for each of the affordable housing properties in Yonkers:

▪️ Rental/management agent name and phone number

▪️ Property address

▪️ Number of apartments/congregate beds

▪️ Apartment types (studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, …)

▪️ Maximum allowable income as a percentage of the Westchester County median income

It also includes an “Affordability Chart” which translates the maximum allowable income percentage to a specific dollar amount by household size and identifies the probable rent by household size.

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