Appendix D : Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (city of New York City, New York)

• Library: The Zoning and Land Use Handbook (ABA) (2016 Ed.)

Appendix D: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (City of New York City, New York)

INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM

The Inclusionary Housing Program (IHP) promotes economic integration in areas of the City undergoing substantial new residential development by offering an optional floor area bonus in exchange for the creation or preservation of affordable housing, on-site or off-site, principally for low-income households. IHP regulations are contained in Section 23-90. Maps of designated areas are in Appendix F of the Zoning Resolution.

The Inclusionary Housing Program requires a percentage of the dwelling units within a building to be set aside, or new or rehabilitated affordable units be provided off-site within the same community district or within one-half mile of the bonused development. All affordable residential units created through the Inclu-sionary Housing Program must remain...