1. By Asian Americans For Equality (AAFE)

2. Introduction Asian Americans For Equalityor AAFE 3. Introduction Founded in 1974, AAFE is dedicated to: 1974 Preserving affordable housing Building strong, diverse, and stable communities 4. This workshop will give you info on: 1.How to Read an Ad/ 2. How to Apply 3. Where to Find Resources 4. Current Lotteries Available 5. What is Affordable Housing? 6. HUDs Definition: Housing Cost = 30% of total Household Income =30 7. Monthly Income (Gross) = $797 = $797 8. How Do I Find Out About New Apts? Advertisements Developers are required to put up ads for applicants or announcement of apartments for rent to the public. 9. NEWLY CONSTRUCTED APARTMENTS FOR RENT Macedonia Plaza Development LLC is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 142 affordable housing rental apartments under construction at 36-08 Union Street in the Flushing section of Queens. This building is being constructed through the Low-Income Affordable Marketplace Program (LAMP) of the New York City Housing Development Corporation and the Low Income Rental Program (LIRP) of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The size, rent and targeted income distribution for the 142 apartments are as follows: Available ApartmentsMonthly Rent**Studio Studio 1 Bedroom491 Bedroom122 Bedroom432 Bedroom13 Bedroom13 Bedroom1 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6$500 $8019Household Size*7 20Advertisement:Bedroom Size$538 $861 $655$1,042$749$1,196Total Annual Income Range*** Minimum - Maximum $19,063 - $24,080 $29,383 - $36,120 $20,435 - $24,080 $20,435 - $27,520 $31,509 - $36,120 $31,509 - $41,280 $24,515 - $27,520 $24,515 - $30,960 $24,515 - $34,360 $37,783 - $41,280 $37,783 - $46,440 $37,783 - $51,540 $28,320 - $30,960 $28,320 - $34,360 $28,320 - $37,120 $28,320 - $39,880 $43,646 - $46,440 $43,646 - $51,540 $43,646 - $55,680 $43,646 - $59,820* Subject to occupancy criteria. **Includes heat and hot water. Tenant pays electricity. *** Income guidelines subject to change. Qualified applicants will be required to meet income and family size guidelines and additional selection criteria. Households may elect to submit an application by one of two methods: EITHER online OR by mail. To submit your application online now, please visit NYC Housing Connect at www.nyc.gov/housingconnect and select Apply for Housing. All online applications must be submitted by September 30, 2013. To request an application by mail, please mail a self-addressed envelope to: Macedonia Plaza, P.O. Box 1166, New York, NY 10039. All mailed applications must be returned by regular mail only (no priority, certified, registered, express, oversized, or overnight mail will be accepted) to a post office box number that will be listed on the application, and must be postmarked by September 30, 2013. Applications will be selected by a lottery; applicants who submit more than one application will be disqualified. Disqualified applications will not be accepted. A general preference will be given to New York City residents. Eligible households that include persons with mobility impairments will receive preference for 5% of the units; eligible households that include persons with visual and/or hearing impairments will receive preference for 2% of the units. Current and eligible residents of Queens Community Board 7 will receive preference for 50% of the units. Eligible City of New York Municipal Employees will receive preference for 5% of units.This is a Smoke Free Development. No Brokers Fee. No Application Fee. MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, Mayor MATHEW M. WAMBUA, Commissioner NYCHPD MARC JAHR, President NYCHDC www.nyc.gov/housingconnect 10. How to Read an Ad 11. Ads will tell you: - Developers Name - Type of Apartments (new construction, etc.) - Apartment Address - Total # of Units for Lottery - Apartment Size - # of apts available for each apt size - Household Size - Monthly Rent - Total Annual Income Range - Application deadline - How to Apply/get an application - Where to send request - Any other accommodation for the building (i.e. smoke free building, handicap accessibility) 12. Determining If You Qualify 13. Calculating Your Income Current Annual Income The amount of household income for the past 12 months 12 AND Projected Annual Income The amount a household is projected to make in the next 12 months 12 14. Calculating Your Income Based on your tax return for previous year Based on your current income (i.e. paystubs for past 2 months, Social Security Benefit, SSI, Pension, interest income and any other income) 2 Example: $797 Social Security Benefit x 12 months = $9564.00 (total projected annual income) $ 797 X 12= $ 9564.00 ( 15. How to Apply Apply Online: Housing Connect www.nyc.gov/housingconnectGet an Application: Download from Internet (HPD, HDC) Request using a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) or post card / 16. How to Apply Once you receive the application, fill out the application and send it back to the designated address and have it postmarked before the deadline. 17. Interview Process All applicants [members of household] >18 yrs mustgo to interview . Only exception is if excused (ex. Military Service)18 If cannot speak English, must bring own interpreter 18. Usual Documents to Bring to Interview I.D. for all applicants Proof of income Tax return for previous year Proof of employment Bank statements Assets Proof of current residency Utility bills Credit card bills Money order for credit check 19. Post-Interview Qualified Varies May or may not receive letter with waiting number 20. Post-Interview Disqualified Will receive letter stating reason and how to appealdecision, if disagree Usually 14-30 day period to submit written appeal(If you feel like youve been disqualified because of discrimination, you can file a complaint with HUDs Office of Fair Housing Unit & Equal Opportunity) 1430 HUD 21. Post-Interview Notification and move-in time depends on: # of applications More applications, longer to interview and verify information on applicants # of applicants on waiting list and if people are moving out of affordable housing units Time it takes to complete construction of building 22. The Lottery System Expectations: Affordable Housing is a lottery system, therefore not every application will be selected. 23. Resources Internet Sites New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC)www.nychdc.com Department of Housing Preservation & Development(HPD) www.nyc.gov/hpd NYC Housing Connectwww.nyc.gov/housingconnect 24. NYC Housing Development Corporation 25. NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development 26. NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development 27. NYC Housing Connect 28. Resources Newspapers Mainstream newspaper (i.e. amNY, Metro, Daily News,etc.) Ethnic newspaper (i.e. SingTao , World Journal, etc.) Local newspaper (i.e. Downtown Express, etc.) Community based organizations (i.e. AAFE HCS office) 29. Resources Local elected official offices Local papers: amNY TsingTao World Journal Metro 30. Questions and Answers