Furthering his commitment to preserving affordable housing in communities across Westchester, County Executive George Latimer is announcing the Landlord Tenant Assistance Program, LTAP. LTAP will allow small landlords who own eight units or less, who maintain rent levels that are affordable to residents, to apply for up to $25,000 per unit for repairs to their rental properties. To be eligible, landlords/owners must charge rents that are affordable to households earning between no more than 60% and 100% of the Area Median Income, AMI, and home improvements may include, but are not limited to, roof
replacement, or upgrades to electrical, windows, accessibility ramps, plumbing and heating systems. With $10 million available in funds, 400 units can be rehabilitated.
“The Covid-19 pandemic, and its aftermath, have greatly impacted our small landlords who have not been able to receive rent increases to make improvements to their properties in years,” Latimer said. “My administration stands committed to preserving affordable housing in all of our communities, and this funding
will help our landlords make upgrades that will ultimately preserve the life of these units. We hope the prospect of receiving up to $25,000 per unit will incentivize our landlords to maintain their rental properties at a price point that everyone can afford.”
A Westchester County Rehabilitation Specialist will inspect the property after an application has been submitted to the Department of Planning. If the property
qualifies, a three-party contract will be signed between the County, the landlord/owner and the contractor, for work to be completed by contractors that are
licensed and insured to work in Westchester County. Funds will be disbursed directly to the contractor from the County after a progress inspection has been
completed.
“The Planning Department is excited to launch this program that particularly assists small landlords who need to make much needed repairs to their rental units,” said Department of Planning Commissioner Norma Drummond. “By offering this program, we know that we will help small landlords and renters alike, who were hit hard by the pandemic. LTAP funds will preserve and enhance smaller multi-family housing stock in the County that will improve the living
conditions of many county residents and maintain its affordability.”
Interested landlords/owners should call or email Gaitre Rambharose in the Westchester County Department of Planning at 914-995-2429 or gqrh@westchestergov.com
Rent levels, with utilities included, in 2022 must adhere to the following HUD guidelines:
