Alternative Housing Resources

Agencies  |  Low Income  |  Disabled  |  Seniors

Federal
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers programs for low-income families including Section 8 and Dollar a Home. www.hud.gov; 212.264.1161, First Preston Bank (handles mortgages and properties for HUD)
800-934-3009.

Low Income Housing Fund (LIHF)
As a national community development financial institution, the Low Income Housing Fund is a steward for capital invested in housing, childcare, workforce development, education and other community-building initiatives. LIHF fosters healthy communities by providing a bridge between private capital markets and low-income neighborhoods. LIHF encourages comprehensive strategies that address the diverse needs of people and communities. LIHF funds many community organizations that provide low-income housing. Please look around the website for links to other organizations that run affordable housing in your area.
lihf.org; 212.509.5509.

Fannie Mae
The Fannie Mae Foundation creates affordable homeownership and housing opportunities through innovative partnerships and initiatives that build healthy, vibrant communities across the United States. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for the people of its hometown, Washington, DC, and city neighborhoods. Also has special office for lenders to seniors. fanniemae.com; 800.732.6643.

New York State
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (NYSDHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low and moderate-income housing in New York State. Separate listings of family and senior citizen developments, arranged by county, are available on this web site. Federally assisted developments are also identified on the listings. dhcr.state.ny.us 212.480.6758 The Supportive Housing Network of New York (The Network) is a coalition representing 150 private nonprofit agencies in New York State. Member agencies provide safe, affordable housing for persons with limited income including persons who are formerly homeless, have mental or physical disabilities, are living with HIV/AIDS and/or have a history of substance abuse. The Network provides resources, public education and advocacy on behalf of the provider community and the approximately 18,000 tenants living in supportive housing. shnny.org; 212.870.3303, 518.465.3233.

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Municipal NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYCHPD) The nation's largest municipal housing agency, HPD strives to improve the availability, affordability and quality of housing in New York City. HPD works with private, public and community partners to strengthen neighborhoods and enable more New Yorkers to become homeowners or to rent affordable housing. nyc.gov/html/hpd; 212.863.8000, 212.863.5610.

New York City Housing Authority
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs. NYCHA also administers a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing Program in rental apartments. nyc.gov/html/nycha; 212.306.3000.