New York A08631 allows Westchester County to give a 50% preference to current residents in selecting tenants for state-aided housing projects.

New York A08631 amends the public housing law to allow the county of Westchester to adopt a local law granting a 50% preference in tenant selection for state-aided housing projects to current county residents, provided they meet other occupancy qualifications. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to applications received after its effective date.

New York A08631 allows Westchester County to give a 50% preference to current residents in selecting tenants for state-aided housing projects.

New York A08631 amends the public housing law to allow the county of Westchester to adopt a local law granting a 50% preference in tenant selection for state-aided housing projects to current county residents, provided they meet other occupancy qualifications. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to applications received after its effective date.