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How We Can Help

Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities: CDLI Parent Corporation; CDCLI Funding Corporation, a Certified Community Development Financial Institution; and CDCLI Housing Development Corporation.

 

CDLI is not just an organization; we are a movement towards long-term economic stability for all. As a Community Development Financial Institution, we function with the high standards of a bank, ensuring responsible and impactful lending. Whether you're seeking a home, looking to invest in your community, or aiming to develop properties that matter, CDLI is here to make dreams of long-term economic stability come true.

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CDLI is dedicated to increasing affordable housing opportunities throughout Long Island that meet each community’s needs. Wherever there is opportunity and community support, CDLI works with residents, government officials, community leaders, and other partners to accomplish affordable housing development. Click on each community to contact the property manager and find out about leasing opportunities.

Rental Opportunities

Port Jefferson Crossing

Port Jefferson Crossing

1615 Main Street

Port Jefferson, NY, 11777

45 Units

Affordable Housing

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The 35 Broadway Apartments

The 35 Broadway Apartments

35 Broadway

Hicksville, NY 11801

18 Units

Workforce Housing

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Gracewood Estates

Gracewood Estates

1 Gracewood Court

Islip, NY 11751

96 Units

Affordable Housing

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Unlock Your Dreams With Our Programs

Empowering individuals, families, and communities to change their lives.

Featured Programs

Targeted Home Improvement Program

Targeted Home Improvement Program

Critical repair assistance to financially constrained homeowners in The Village of Hempstead.

Making Moves

Making Moves

Provides housing mobility coaching and financial assistance to Housing Choice Voucher families.

Long Island Zoning Atlas

Long Island Zoning Atlas

Which zones allow or prohibit different types of housing and more.

Plus One ADU Program

Plus One ADU Program

Grants for homeowners in Babylon, East Hampton, Shelter Island, and Southampton for accessory dwelling unit construction.

All Programs

Click on any of the filters below to view the programs that are right for you.

Access To Home Program

Access To Home Program

Home accessibility options for individuals facing mobility challenges.

Cesspool/Septic System Replacement & Retrofit

Cesspool/Septic System Replacement & Retrofit

Find help on updating your failing cesspool.

Emergency Home Repair Loan

Emergency Home Repair Loan

A loan offering up to $5,000 on emergency home repairs.

Foreclosure Intervention

Foreclosure Intervention

Contact CDLI before it's too late.

Housing Choice Voucher (Tenants)

Housing Choice Voucher (Tenants)

Opportunities to receive rental assistance.

Making Moves

Making Moves

Provides housing mobility coaching and financial assistance to Housing Choice Voucher families.

NYS First Time Homebuyer Grant Program

NYS First Time Homebuyer Grant Program

Improving the quality of decent and affordable housing.

Partner With CDLI

Partner With CDLI

Property developers, municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, and those eager to explore new possibilities.

Reverse Mortgage

Reverse Mortgage

Have your equity help pay for your everyday high expenses.

Targeted Home Improvement Program

Targeted Home Improvement Program

Critical repair assistance to financially constrained homeowners in The Village of Hempstead.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product (ADU)

Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product (ADU)

A low interest rate second mortgage loan product for the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

Climate Friendly Homes Fund

Climate Friendly Homes Fund

Replacing older systems with all-electric, high-performance heating, cooling, and hot water heating systems.

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? FSS can help you set and achieve your goals!

Getting your House in Order

Getting your House in Order

A culturally specific program aimed to improve African American financial well-being.

Housing Choice Voucher Recertification (Tenants)

Housing Choice Voucher Recertification (Tenants)

Annual recertification is required.

Making Moves for Landlords

Making Moves for Landlords

Help housing choice voucher participants achieve housing stability while receiving support and incentives.

NYS Resiliency Retrofits Program

NYS Resiliency Retrofits Program

You can't control the weather, but you can prevent costly weather-related damage to your home.

Plus One ADU Program

Plus One ADU Program

Grants for homeowners in Babylon, East Hampton, Shelter Island, and Southampton for accessory dwelling unit construction.

Senior Resident Services

Senior Resident Services

Confidential individual social services, and group programs.

Town of Southampton Down Payment Assistance Program

Town of Southampton Down Payment Assistance Program

Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in The Town of Southampton.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product - Town of Southampton

Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product - Town of Southampton

Loan-grant for eligible applicants to help cover construction costs of a new workforce accessory dwelling unit.

Community Power Program

Community Power Program

Reduce your monthly electric bill by 10%.

Financial Education & Coaching

Financial Education & Coaching

Set and achieve financial goals on the path towards homeownership.

Home Improvement Loan

Home Improvement Loan

Low-interest loan for eligible Long Island homeowners.

Long Island Home Improvement Program

Long Island Home Improvement Program

Are you finding it difficult to make needed repairs to your home.

Manufactured Home

Manufactured Home

Loan packaging for acquiring a manufactured home.

Online Financial Capabilities Education

Online Financial Capabilities Education

Understand budgeting, credit and manage personal finances.

RESTORE Program

RESTORE Program

Emergency repairs for seniors aged 60 and over.

Septic Replacement Loan Program

Septic Replacement Loan Program

A low-interest rate loan to update failing septic systems.

Voucher Homeownership (VHO)

Voucher Homeownership (VHO)

Accomplish homeownership with your Housing Choice Voucher.

Acquisition & Rehabilitation Loan Product

Acquisition & Rehabilitation Loan Product

This loan has a down payment portion and a rehabilitation portion to acquire and repair a property.

Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

A low-interest rate loan for down payment and closing costs.

First Time Home Buyer

First Time Home Buyer

Take charge of your home-buying journey with the guidance of CDLI.

Housing Choice Voucher (Landlords)

Housing Choice Voucher (Landlords)

Providing affordable housing in our communities while receiving timely and dependable rental payments.

Long Island Zoning Atlas

Long Island Zoning Atlas

Which zones allow or prohibit different types of housing and more.

Moxey Rigby Resident Services

Moxey Rigby Resident Services

Invest in your family's success.

Online Homebuyer Education

Online Homebuyer Education

Key concepts surrounding homebuying and homeownership.

Rent-To-Own Program

Rent-To-Own Program

Helping Long Islanders to accomplish homeownership.

Single Family Home Development (SCLBC)

Single Family Home Development (SCLBC)

Revitalizing neighborhoods and promoting homeownership.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program

Energy efficiency measures that reduce costs and improve safety.

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