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Affordable Housing
Housing Solutions for People with Developmental Disabilities: A Success Story
In 2019, The NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) partnered with the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (NY Alliance) on a housing grant call "Statewide and Regional Housing Collaboratives." Through this 5-year project, the NY Alliance had conversations around New York State on how to better support people with developmental disabilities in finding housing of their choosing. This is a success story from that grant.
Finding Affordable Housing
In this video John Maltby provides a tour of several housing search tools and essential housing-related topics for finding affordable housing in your area.
Introduction to Affordable Housing
Check out this video for a brief introduction to affordable housing and how it works.
Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) Introduction
This video provides an introduction to the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, or ESSHI, which is a program that provides rental assistance and other housing support to providers of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
OPWDD Integrated Supportive Housing Introduction
This video introduces the OPWDD Integrated Supportive Housing program, which creates affordable housing options that are set aside for people with I/DD in every region of New York State.
Further Learning
AffordableHousing.com
Search tool for affordable properties available to voucher holders seeking units in the private market.
HDC Housing Opportunities
The NYC Housing Development Corporation provides a listing of HDC-financed developments that are accepting applications for either vacancies or waiting lists.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Guide for Renters
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program allows low and moderate-income renters to pay an affordable rent. This guide from Affordable Housing Online breaks down the details for renters.
NYS Housing Search
NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) launched a new search tool in May 2025 for affordable housing in New York State. Visit the site to search for HCR-funded or HCR-supervised units by location or rent. Use the advanced search features to filter results by amenities, accessibility options, etc.
NYFSC Home Sharing Program
This free service matches hosts with an extra bedroom or private space in their house or apartment to compatible guests looking for affordable housing throughout New York City’s five boroughs.
Find Your Local Public Housing Agency (PHA)
HUD maintains a list of Public Housing Agencies (PHA) that administer a variety of housing programs, including public housing assistance, housing choice vouchers, etc. Visit this link and select your State to see a list of the agencies.
Housing Differences
Housing Differences develops affordable housing designed specifically for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Affordable Housing Finance 101
The need for more affordable housing is widely acknowledged, but the financial steps involved in creating and sustaining such housing are confusing. This article explains the foundational concepts of affordable housing finance, covering capital stacks, subsidy options, and the cost of capital.
People Inc. Affordable Apartments
People Inc. provides affordable and maintenance-free one and two bedroom apartments for people who meet income guidelines. Visit this site to learn more.
Open Houses with Global Realty Development
Global Reality Development is a brokerage firm specializing in connecting low-income renters with available housing units in the five boroughs. Visit this site to find available properties or get help applying for rental assistance programs.
UHAB Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
UHAB supports low- to moderate-income residents to participate in affordable housing co-ops in NYC. HDFC co-ops are a type of affordable homeownership using a limited equity co-op model. Visit the site to learn more and view apartments currently available.