Fair and Affordable

The apartment is in a renovated three story Victorian home dating from the late 19th century and is located in the hamlet of Katonah, Town of Bedford, Westchester County. The apartment is one of seven within the property, which includes 6 one bedroom rental apartments and one studio for eligible households at or below 50 percent and up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income for Westchester County. Parking plus all utilities such as heat, hot water, gas and electric are included in the rent. The apartments remain affordable for 50 years.

The property is close to shops, restaurants, bus service and the Metro-North train station, all in the hamlet of Katonah. With more than 10,000 residents, Katonah offers a village like setting, just 50 miles north of New York City. The downtown area of Katonah features a renovated library, local shopping, museums and art centers, and diverse places of worship. It is also in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. 

Eligibility Requirements: In order to qualify for these rental apartments, household income must be at or below 50 percent and up to 60 percent area median income for Westchester County. See HUD Income Guidelines.

For More Information and How to Apply: Applications are available for the waiting list. For more information contact A-Home by phone at (914) 741-0740 ext. 306 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Location Details and Useful Web Links:

• Address: 37 Wildwood Road, Katonah, NY 10536 - Go to map
• Municipality: Town of Bedford
• School District: Katonah-Lewisboro
• NYS Day Care Center Database

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Westchester County is committed to promoting fair and equitable housing across its six cities, 19 towns, and 20 villages.

Westchester County undertook this Affordable Housing Needs Assessment to establish a data-based foundation for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Westchester County. Affordable housing is a major contributing factor to a balanced and well-functioning county and in turn, its communities and neighborhoods.

The need for affordable housing in Westchester cannot be easily drilled down to one number or one need. Affordable housing is incredibly complex and dynamic – a reflection of the entire housing market.

The Assessment looks at the County’s history of housing policies; lays out the methodology for data analysis; provides findings on a wide variety of demographic, housing stock, and housing affordability issues; and provides recommendations, including Best Practices from across the country, to help the County move forward in meeting its affordable housing needs.

To complete the Assessment, Pattern for Progress used a standard statistical approach viewing Westchester County as a whole and with a separate look at the municipalities. Additional research and analysis was conducted through plans and reports, but also through interviews with stakeholders and several public forums.

In this report, the three major components of the data analysis: Housing Cost Burden, Housing Conditions, and a Projection of Current Housing Need are provided at the county level and for each municipality.

The total number of new affordable housing units needed is 11,703. This represents the total number of Westchester households that are severely overcrowded or Homeless, as well as the non-Westchester Homeseeker registrants.

Creating more affordable housing opportunities and services cannot be accomplished with one program or one option. The need for a variety of affordable housing units is also evident. One size does not fit all and a range of housing opportunities is needed.

In response to the data found and the analysis conducted, this Assessment includes 12 Recommendations for the County to consider for implementation to start to address the identified need. These recommendations are supported with examples of Best Practices from around the country to demonstrate how they have worked in other areas. These recommendations are categorized under four sections:

1. Education and Training
2. Land and Zoning
3. Housing Services
4. Funding Programs

Some of these recommendations are not new to the County and may be easily introduced, while others will need additional review and adaptation to be best enacted in Westchester.

This Assessment can be viewed as the full report or through its specific sections. Likewise, the Appendices can be viewed as the full report or through the specific sections, including the data analysis for each municipality, though additional data for each municipality is available throughout the report.

Report

Executive Summary

Section 1 - Background and History

Section 2 - Methodology

Section 3: Population & Demographics

Section 3: Housing Stock

Section 3: Household Income

Section 3: Special Needs

Section 3: Findings: Affordability

Conclusion

Recommendations

Affordable Housing Education Workshop Series

Increase the Community Based Organization Capacity

Housing Inventory and Tracking System

Community Land Trust

Model Ordinances

Adaptive Reuse of Underutilized Property

Housing Compact between County and Municipalities

Neighborhood Revitalization Opportunities

Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Services

Employer Assisted Housing Program

Pre-Development and Preservation Options

Funding Opportunities

Additional Short Term-Low/No Cost Recommendations

Appendices

  A-Municipal Housing Snapshots-Cities

  B-Municipal Housing Snapshots-Towns

  C-Municipal Housing Snapshots-Villages

  D-CHAS Data

  E-Housing Development Pipeline

  F-Developers in Westchester County

  G-Community Engagement Session Notes

  H-Affordable Housing Case Law

  I- RFP - Westchester County Housing Needs Assessment

If you own housing that has been designated "fair and affordable," here's what you must do before you sell it. To fully understand the parameters of owning a "fair and affordable" home, read the Resource Guide for Homeowners.

What is the first step in selling a "fair and affordable" home?
You must notify the Westchester County Department of Planning.

Ms. Joyslin Hodge-Watson
Westchester County Department of Planning
148 Martine Ave., Room 414
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 995-7405
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What information do I need to provide to the Department of Planning?

• A letter to the Commissioner of Planning requesting assistance with the sale of the home. Sample letter
• The name of the housing non-profit agency that may have assisted you when you originally purchased your home or the one that you are currently in contact with.
• The name, address, and phone number of the prospective purchaser, if applicable. The county will need this information when we verify that the buyer’s income and asset information meet our income eligibility requirements.
• The name, address, and phone number of your attorney and the buyer’s attorney, if available.
• A copy of the contract of sale prior to its execution and the actual closing for the sale of your home. This contract and the estimated closing date should be provided to the Westchester County Planning Department staff within a reasonable time prior to the actual closing date for the sale of the home.

How do I find an eligible buyer when I want to sell my "fair and affordable" home?
Once you have received assistance from the Westchester County Planning Department staff to determine the maximum resale price and the current income limit for the prospective purchaser, you may contact the Westchester Residential Opportunities. If you choose to use the services of a real estate broker, the broker must be advised that the unit is “fair and affordable” and that there are “restrictive covenants” placed on the property. You may also wish to participate in a Homebuyer Fair to obtain more homebuyer assistance information. The Westchester County Planning Department does not maintain a list of buyers.

Where do I list my "fair and affordable" home for sale?
The Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO) has been designated to act as the central contact agency for the sale and purchase of all "fair and affordable" homes.

Westchester Residential Opportunities
470 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 410
White Plains, New York 10605
Phone: (914) 428-4507
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

How can I find out if someone is selling their "fair and affordable" home?
Listings and information on affordable units for sale or rental (including to have your name placed on a waiting list for a rental unit) are available on Homeseeker Opportunities.