Overview
HCR is committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing and removing barriers to housing choice for New Yorkers. On this page, you will find the policies, procedures and guidance developed to promote these goals. Please visit HCR’s Fair and Equitable Housing Office (FEHO) and New York State Division of Human Rights for more resources on fair housing and housing discrimination.
Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
HCR’s Fair and Equitable Housing Office (FEHO) oversees the development of Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP) by new and existing HCR-financed projects. The goals of the AFHMP and associated policies are to reduce segregation and promote housing choice for all New Yorkers.
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FEHO - Forms - Notice of Intent to Begin Marketing
Must be completed 180 before occupancy & Include Long Form AFHMP
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FEHO - Forms - FEHO Short Form
Project Summary & Certification – Must be approved by FEHO before closing.
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FEHO - Forms - FEHO Long Form – Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
Must be approved by FEHO before any marketing commences. Submit draft with NOI 240 days before occupancy.
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FEHO - Document - Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan - Fact Sheet
Frequently asked questions about the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
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FEHO - Document - HCR Guidance on Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Requirements (Bulletin Update December 2017)
HCR Guidance on Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Requirements (Bulletin Update December 2017)
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FEHO - Document - Community Development Block Grant Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Checklist
Recipients of federal funds have a duty to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. In general, activities that AFFH should promote non-discrimination and ensure fair and equal access to housing opportunities for all.
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Applicants and tenants of HCR and HUD-financed housing may not be denied admission or evicted from housing because the applicant or tenant has been the victim of a crime protected under the Violence Against Women Act, if otherwise qualified for the housing. The following documents provide relevant guidance and forms for implementing the HCR VAWA policy.
HCR VAWA Management Bulletin
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HCR VAWA Management Bulletin - HCR Guidance: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, December 2017
HCR Guidance: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, December 2017
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HCR VAWA Management Bulletin - HCR VAWA Local Service Provider List
HCR VAWA Local Service Provider List
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HCR VAWA Model Forms
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HCR VAWA Model Forms - HUD Model Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking and Alternative Documentation
HUD Model Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking and Alternative Documentation
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HCR VAWA Model Forms - HCR Model Notification of Occupancy Rights under VAWA
HCR Model Notification of Occupancy Rights under VAWA
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HUD VAWA Final Rule
HUD Guidance on VAWA Final Rule
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HUD Guidance on VAWA Final Rule - HUD Notice H 2017-05: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2013
Additional Guidance for Multifamily Owners and Managing Agents
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HUD Guidance on VAWA Final Rule - HUD Notice PIH-2017-08 (HA): Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 Guidance
HUD Notice PIH-2017-08 (HA): Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 Guidance
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Credit and Justice-Involvement Assessment Policies
Housing Providers cannot reject applicants for HCR-funded housing based solely on credit history. An individualized assessment must be done that takes into consideration factors like whether the debt is student or medical debt and the length of time since certain negative credit events.
Please use the following documents to apply the Credit Policy.
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FEHO - Credit Policy Guide
Guide to Applying NYS Credit Policy for Applicants to State-Funded Housing
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FEHO - Know Your Rights - Credit
Know Your Rights document - to be provided to applicant when requesting additional information and upon denial
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Webinar Training on Justice-Involvement Assessment Policy
Justice-Involvement Assessment Policy
With limited exceptions, housing providers of HCR-financed units can no longer reject an applicant because of their criminal history without first conducting and individualized assessment of the applicant and allowing them to provide additional information.
Webinar Training on Justice-Involvement Assessment Policy
Policies and Forms
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FEHO - Document - Worksheet for Assessing Justice-Involved Applicants to State-Funded Housing
Worksheet for Assessing Justice-Involved Applicants to State-Funded Housing
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FEHO - Document - Know Your Rights: Anti-Discrimination Guidance Affecting Individuals with Justice Involvement
Information for Applicants with Justice-Involvement
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Training
NYS Fair and Equitable Housing Office Fall 2016 Fair Housing Webinar
This Fair Housing Webinar provides an overview of Federal, New York State and local fair housing laws and regulations as well as emerging and cross-cutting issues impacting fair housing.