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  • Reverse Mortgage | How CDLI Can Help

    8c118add-32b6-4d1e-b79b-7de3856b85bf Home How We Can Help Details Many seniors have significant home equity that could be used to help pay for everyday high expenses or medical bills while continuing to age safely in their current homes. . This financial product has received mixed coverage over the years, but in the right situation, it can make a lot of sense to tap into the equity in your home. The HECM program (short for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) provides a great way to do this. This option allows seniors to access their home's value avoiding the need to sell and relocate. Learn more about our Home Equity Conversion Mortgage: Requirements Receive counseling before taking out this loan New Customer? Start Here! Start the registration process here for our Reverse Mortgage counseling. Click Here to Register Returning Clients Access your account. Already have an account? Click Here to Log In Contact Info Phone : (631) 471-1215 ext 5393 Email : homeownershipcenter@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. New Customer? Start Here! Fill our our interest form! Click Here Reverse Mortgage Access your home equity to cover expenses while aging in place.

  • Home Improvement Loan | How CDLI Can Help

    8bc5a1c2-e37b-4608-9c52-813987f003fc Home How We Can Help Details As many Long Island homes continue to age, maintenance and upkeep need to be done. The question becomes how to pay for those repairs. Community Development Long Island has available low-interest home improvement loans for eligible Long Island homeowners. We will help to identify the repairs, contract with licensed contractors to get the best prices and finance the cost of repairs up to $25,000. Community Development Long Island and NYS Affordable Housing Corporation is also providing deferred loans to eligible Long Island homeowners, so inquire today! Loans can be used to make the following types of repairs: Electrical Plumbing HVAC Energy Efficiency Measures Structural, Health, & Safety Measures CDLI will manage the process, bid out your job with reputable contractors, and get you the fairest price. If you decide to have CDLI manage your construction, there is a fee. Loans are for a period of 15 years and can be paid off in advance with no prepayment penalty. All loans will be secured with a note and mortgage. Interest rates vary between 4% or 6%, based on household income in relation to the Area Median Income (AMI). Requirements Contact us today and find out if a reverse mortgage is right for you Contact Info Phone : (631) 471-1215 ext. 1510 or 1930 Email : homeloan@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Apply today! Apply Home Improvement Loan Low-interest loan for eligible Long Island homeowners.

  • Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance | How CDLI Can Help

    549a49bb-0d1e-4199-ba4c-352173a23ccc Home How We Can Help Details A low-interest rate loan, for down payment and closing cost assistance, is available for first-time homebuyers to avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and whose income is no greater than 120% of the area median income (AMI) based on family size (see chart below). The loan may be for up to $75,000 and is subject to program underwriting guidelines. Funds from CDLI can be combined with borrowers’ own funds for up to 20% financing to avoid PMI. Eligible borrowers must have a commitment for a fixed rate first mortgage through a NYS-approved lender. All borrowers are required to complete CDLI’s NeighborWorks Home Buyer Education Program. The interest rate is fixed (4%, 4.25%, & 4.5%), set according to loan size, and subject to change. The maximum term of the loan cannot exceed the term of the first mortgage financing. The home must be owner-occupied, and the property type must be a co-op, condominium, single-family, or legal two-family located in Nassau or Suffolk County. The purchase price cannot exceed $500,000. Total combined loan-to-value (including all sources of secondary financing) must not be greater than 105% of the appraised value. All loans will be secured with a mortgage, and the income of all household members will be used to determine eligibility. There is a $120 nonrefundable application fee. Requirements First-time Homebuyer Income must be no greater than 120% of the area median income based on family size Have a commitment for a fixed rate mortgage through a NYS-approved lender The homeowner must occupy the home The property must be a co-op, condominium, single-family, or legal two-family located in Nassau or Suffolk County Purchase price at or under $500,000 Total combined loan-to-value (including all sources of secondary financing) must not be greater than 105% of the appraised value Pay a $120 nonrefundable application fee AMI is established by HUD and changes every year. If you believe your household income is over the threshold when accounting for family size, please do not make your own individual underwriting decision. Please call our office to talk to a loan officer. Contact Info Phone : (631) 471-1215 ext. 1510 or 1930 Email : homeloan@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Apply today! Apply Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance A low-interest rate loan for down payment and closing costs.

  • Weatherization Assistance Program | How CDLI Can Help

    20badca9-27a0-4d8e-afa6-06f285f75c3c Home How We Can Help Details The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) assists families and individuals by reducing their heating/cooling costs and improving the safety of their homes through energy efficiency measures. These cost savings help all residents, including seniors who want to age affordably in their current homes. Owners/landlords of buildings occupied by low-income households are also encouraged to apply for assistance for their buildings. Participants who reside in a rental unit, please call our office to obtain a copy of the Landlord Preliminary Agreement for your landlord to fill out and sign. Program services are delivered through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s statewide network of local service providers. CDLI is the provider of weatherization services for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Funds are made available through the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Funds are available for approximately 400 homes each year. Applications are addressed on a first-come, first-served basis. If an application is incomplete or determined to be ineligible, you will be notified within 48 hours. Typical repairs may include but are not limited to: Weatherstripping & Caulking Attic & Wall Insulation Heating System Improvements or Replacement Energy Efficient Lighting Energy Efficient Refrigeration Hot Water Tank & Pipe Insulation Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors Window Repairs or Replacement Exterior Door Repairs or Replacement Other Minor Repairs That Improve Energy Efficiency These improvements help all eligible residents maintain affordable, comfortable homes, including those who want to age in place. Application WAP Application .pdf Download PDF • 1.22MB Contact Info Phone : (631) 648-5091 Email : weatherization@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Email your documents! Click Here Weatherization Assistance Program Energy efficiency measures that reduce costs and improve safety.

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product (ADU) | How CDLI Can Help

    19ad2dc0-1f2d-4c7d-9051-ebe500809541 Home How We Can Help Details Objective: To offer a low interest rate second mortgage loan product for gap funding on Plus One ADU Grant projects. Currently being offered to Plus One ADU Grant applicants in the Towns of Babylon, East Hampton, Shelter Island and Southampton. Below are the parameters for CDLI’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product: Applicant homeowners must go through CDLI’s ADU grant process to secure primary financing before applying for this loan Minimum Credit Score = 625 Loan amounts up to $125,000.00 based on need and funds availability Applicant’s Income must not be greater than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) adjusted for family size Interest (4% or 6%) based on household income in relation to the Standard AMI for the county of residence with no adjustment for family size APR = 4.84% for loans with interest of 4% APR = 6.909% for loans with interest of 6% APR calculations are based on a loan of $125,000 over 10 years (120 months) considering loans fees, interim interest, and possible title insurance costs . Duration: 10 year-term (120 months). Other terms may be allowed based on underwriting guidelines Second lien position is required Title insurance may be required for all loan amounts. Borrower to pay the loan fees at closing Loan fees: 1% origination fee $120 application fee $125 processing fee Title insurance fee (applicant to shop for) Loans will be disbursed at closing. A signed contract with the builder/contractor will be required at closing, or before disbursement. Contact Info Phone : (631)-471-1215 ext. 1510 or 1930 Email : Homeloan@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Apply Now Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Product (ADU) A low interest rate second mortgage loan product for the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Tenants) | How CDLI Can Help

    000abd6e-07eb-44c4-990b-9b1a604e23f7 Home How We Can Help Details Housing Choice Voucher About Housing Choice Voucher Program for Tenants The Housing Choice Voucher program (often referred to as Section 8) assists families and individuals to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Once the tenant and landlord sign a lease, the tenant's family typically contributes 30%-40% of their income towards rent and utilities, and the HCV program pays the remainder directly to the landlord. CDLI is the Local Administrator for the New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) Housing Choice Voucher program for Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the Town of Hempstead, the Village of Sea Cliff, and select project-based voucher buildings in Brooklyn. For all programs, CDLI oversees tenant eligibility, lease-up, annual recertification, and Housing Quality Standards inspections of all units. CDLI is committed to knowledgeable customer service and program administration for all its tenants and landlords on behalf of all its partner organizations. The Wait List The waiting list is currently closed for all HCV programs. Please follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on when the wait list and/or applications open back up. @ communitydevelopmentli Housing Choice Voucher Recertification Visit our Recertification Page to learn more. Unsure who your assigned housing specialist is? Submit a request here . Getting your Voucher and Leasing Up Voucher and Lease Up .pdf Download PDF • 195KB Porting your Voucher to CDLI CDLI is only billing for portability vouchers. Prior to sending the participant’s portability information, the initiating Housing Authority should ensure the household composition is accurate, review the portability process with the interested participant, and confirm if they want to port to Nassau County or Suffolk County. The voucher size issued by CDLI can differ from the voucher size issued by the initiating Housing Authority as it is based on our guidelines. A portability package should be submitted from your current housing authority to: Email: portability@cdcli.org Fax: (631) 648-5009 Once the portability package is received, our Eligibility Team will follow up within 2 weeks of receiving the information to review the participant’s information and process the portability. Payment Standards and Rent Increase Information The resources below provide information regarding potential rental rates and rent increases for units participating in the HCV program. Please read through the HCV Program Payment Standard and Rental Increase Guidance document to assist in determining potential rent or opportunities for rental increases. Payment Standards 2025 NYE Payment Standards 2025 Nassau Payment Standards 2025 Suffolk Payment Standards 2026 NYE Payment Standards 2026 Nassau Payment Standards 2026 Suffolk Payment Standards Utility Allowances NYC Utility Allowances Village of Freeport Utility Allowances Nassau Utility Allowances Suffolk Utility Allowances Project Based Vouchers ONLY 2025 Nassau/Suffolk PBV Rent Limits 2025 NYE PBV Rent Limits 2026 Nassau/Suffolk PBV Rent Limits 2026 NYE PBV Rent Limits Supportive CDLI Programs Making Moves The Making Moves program provides housing mobility coaching and financial assistance to Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) families that have children aged 18 or under who are interested in living in well-resourced areas and offers possible additional tenant incentives. Visit our Making Moves page here . Click here to view The Long Island Opportunity Lookup tool. Family Self-Sufficiency Family Self-Sufficiency is a FREE voluntary program that helps families/individuals with a CDLI Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) obtain services to become more economically stable and successful. Visit our FSS page here. Additional Resources HUD HCV Resources This page will provide you with an overview of the program and answers to frequently asked questions. Click here. Violence Against Women (and Others) Act Resources The Violence against Women Act of 2013 (VAWA) provides special protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking who are applying for or receiving assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. VAWA protections are not only available to women but are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. New Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Website If You've Experienced Domestic Violence Notice of occupancy rights under VAWA to Housing Choice Voucher program applicants and participants who are or have been victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking: Sample of Notice Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act, Form HUD-5380 Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking and Alternate Documentation, Form HUD-5382 Emergency Transfer Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking (HCV Version) Emergency Transfer Request for Certain Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, Form HUD-5383 National Domestic Violence Hot Lines: 1 (800) 799-SAFE 1 (800) 799-7233 1 (800) 787-3224 Suffolk County Resources Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. brightertomorrowsli.org (631) 395-1800 Provides residential, transitional and non-residential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. Long Island Against Domestic Violence liadv,org (631) 666-8833 Provides both residential and nonresidential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. The Retreat, Inc. theretreatinc.org (631) 329-2200 Provides both residential and nonresidential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS) vibs.org (631) 360-3606 Provides nonresidential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. Nassau County Resources Circulo de la Hispanidad, Inc. - Salva Domestic Violence Program nassaucountyny.gov (516) 889-2849 Provides nonresidential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. Long Island Against Domestic Violence liadv,org (631) 666-8833 Provides both residential and nonresidential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. The Safe Center Long Island tscli.org (516) 542-0404 Provides both residential and nonresidential domestic violence services. OCFS Licensed and Approved. Contact Info Phone : (631) 471-1215 Email : info@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Contact us today! Contact Us Housing Choice Voucher (Tenants) Opportunities to receive rental assistance.

  • Moxey Rigby Resident Services | How CDLI Can Help

    290a8b74-bc7b-4405-9b40-8661b521b1b1 Home How We Can Help Details Empowering Moxey Rigby Residents with Comprehensive Social Services and Programs Our initiative is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of all residents. We offer a wide range of services and programs: Social Services Consultation: Available to every resident, our consultations provide access to essential services and benefits, including food assistance, healthcare, transportation, and childcare. These resources are designed to support your daily needs and improve your quality of life. Group Activities for Financial and Housing Success: Open to all, our workshops focus on key areas such as financial empowerment, health and wellness, parenting, and youth activities. Held within your complex, these sessions are tailored to foster community engagement and personal growth. Structured Case Management: One adult from your household can join our 5+ year Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program to undertake a transformative journey which may benefit the whole family. We collaborate to create a personalized plan aimed at achieving your goals. This program not only supports your path to success but also offers the potential for cash savings. Join us in these empowering programs to build a stronger, more resilient community! Moxey Rigby Resident Services Flyer .pdf Download PDF • 763KB We are onsite weekly at the Moxey Rigby Apartments in the small community room near the rental office : 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month - 9:00am-5:00pm 2nd Wednesday of the month - 11:00am-7:00pm Thursdays - 9:00am-12:30pm Contact Info Phone : (631) 379-3284 Email : esimpson@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Contact Us Moxey Rigby Resident Services Invest in your family's success.

  • The 35 Broadway Apartments

    35 Broadway < Rental Opportunities The 35 Broadway Apartments 35 Broadway 18 Units Application Contact Us Program Guidelines THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE 35 BROADWAY PROGRAM GUIDELINES. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AS THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH WILL BE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. 35 Broadway Program Guidelines .pdf Download PDF • 167KB Community Development of Long Island, Inc. (CDLI), in partnership with ARC Property Management Group, LLC (Owner/Manager), is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications to establish a list of potential applicants for two workforce rental units located within 35 Broadway. CDLI staff is available to assist with any questions you may have on the program and the application process. Please feel free to call (631)904-0913 or email at 35Broadway@cdcli.org Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be available ONLY online at www.cdli.org . DO NOT deliver applications in any other manner such as by mail or hand-delivery as they will NOT be accepted. 35 Broadway 35 Broadway consists of 18 studio and two bedroom apartments and is located at 35 Broadway in Hicksville, NY. Two of the units are required to be maintained as income restricted Workforce Housing Rental Units. The two Workforce Housing Rental Units consist of 2 two-bedroom units. Income and Rent Restrictions The gross household annual income of occupants for the Workforce Housing Rental Units cannot exceed 120% of the HUD Area Median Income (HUD AMI) for Nassau County, adjusted for family size. Minimum incomes are required by the Owner/Manager in order to ensure that occupants are not paying more than 35% of their gross annual income on housing expenses (rent plus a utility allowance). Based on the above, the current maximum and minimum income limits and rents for 35 Broadway Apartments are as follows: * Minimum Income Guidelines do not apply to those applicants with an approved rental subsidy. Affordability Period The affordability restrictions stated above will remain in effect commensurate with the Term of the Lease Agreement between the Owner/Manager and the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. Utilities Cost of the following utilities is included in the workforce unit rent amount listed above: Heat – Electric Cooking – Electric Hot water – Electric Electric Cable Internet Telephone Annual Income Recertification. Tenants will be recertified annually in accordance with the income and rent guidelines established above based on the HUD Area Median Income in effect for each year. Leases will contain addendums that outline the requirements for continued eligibility and requirements to recertify annually. Initial Tenant Selection Procedures General process Eligibility for a unit involves three steps: (1) Timely submission of a completed Application; (2) Timely submission of additional information required necessary to assess preliminary program eligibility for tenancy including income, tax returns, and related documentation; and (3) Final review by the Owner/Manager for tenancy including credit checks, backgrounds checks, employment and leasing history Step One – Submission of Wait List Application Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and may only be submitted on-line. DO NOT deliver applications in any other manner such as by mail or hand-delivery as they will NOT be accepted. To submit the electronic application, go to CDLI’s website at www.cdli.org and click on the link for 35 Broadway Application. Applicants will be placed on a wait list in the order in which their application is received. Applications will be automatically dated and time stamped for submission and included in a database. Applicants will be notified of their waitlist rank number by CDLI. CDLI will contact applicants in ranked order to determine formal eligibility for a unit. Inclusion on the Waitlist represents only the first step for initial compliance and does not guarantee preliminary approval or eligibility for a unit. Step Two – Preliminary Eligibility Review During this step, CDLI will conduct a pre-screening to verify the applicant’s income (both maximum and minimum), and household size for program eligibility. This will require the applicant provide certain documentation outlined below. (1) last 2 years of federal income tax returns, W-2 and/or 1099 form; (2) four most recent consecutive pay stubs; (3) three most recent consecutive monthly bank statements for all bank accounts and investment accounts. (4) consent for CDLI to share applicant’s income documentation with G2D The applicant will have 5 business days to provide the above referenced documents. If the foregoing is not received by CDLI within such time period, the applicant will be ineligible and a letter will be sent confirming same. The applicant will also be required to provide certain consents in order to permit CDLI to verify income submissions and employment. Income will include all gross income, including, but not limited to, income from full and part time employment, overtime, bonuses, tips, pensions, social security, 401k and IRA distributions, child support, alimony, and severance pay. ALL sources of income are included and will be annualized for the upcoming 12-month period. Total gross household income cannot exceed the maximum income limits. Once income verification has been completed, the applicant will be notified, by email, if available, or by regular mail of their status. If the applicant is deemed income eligible, they will be referred to the Owner/Manager to complete Step 3. Step Three – Rental Application/Tenant Screening If the applicant is deemed income eligible, they will be referred to the Owner/Manager to complete a Formal Rental Application with the Owner/Manager. The Owner/Manager will review the formal Rental Application and conduct a screening review. This will involve assessing the applicant’s suitability for tenancy and adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Housing Laws. Waitlist The Intake Waitlist will convert to a permanent waitlist once the 2 affordable units are leased-up. When vacancies occur, the first eligible applicant on the waitlist will be contacted to inform him/her that a unit is available at the preferred mode of contact as indicated on the Waitlist Intake Form. Three attempts will be made to inform the applicant before proceeding to the next applicant on the list; all attempts will be documented. If the applicant is no longer interested, the application will be removed from the waitlist with an explanation for the reason for the removal from the waitlist. Interested applicants will have 5 business days to provide a completed Formal Rental Application, together with the required documentation as set forth above in order to conduct income certification, employment verification, creditworthiness, and background checks as described in Step 2 and Step 3 above. Commitment To Fair Housing & Nondiscrimination The Owner/Manager is fully committed to enforcing the spirit and the letter of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Law), the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Act, and the Suffolk County Human Rights Act. Neither the Owner/Manager nor any of its affiliates, employees, agents, or brokers will discriminate in the sale, lease, advertisement or financing of housing against any individual or family because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, source of income, familial status or presence of children in a household, or on the basis of any other protected class. Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications for Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices or services, or to request a reasonable modification in the housing, when such accommodations or modifications may be necessary to afford such persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to all disabled persons who request accommodations due to disability at any time during the application, resident selection and leasing process. ADDITIONAL TERMS Applicants are advised that the Owner/Manager maintains Policies and Procedures governing the complex and its tenants. More detailed information on the Owner/Managers policies and procedures is available at https://g2dgroup.com/hicksville/35-broadway/ . Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Contact Community Development Long Island, Inc. 1660 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 130 Melville, NY 11747 Telephone Number: (631) 904-0913 Email Address: 35broadway@cdcli.org

  • Gracewood Estates

    1 Gracewood Court < Rental Opportunities Gracewood Estates 1 Gracewood Court 96 Units Application Contact Us First-come, first-served/Online Application Affordable Rental Housing Program Guidelines Program Guidelines THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE GRACEWOOD ESTATES PROGRAM GUIDELINES. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AS THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH WILL BE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. Gracewood Estates Program Guidelines .pdf Download PDF • 175KB Community Development Long Island, Inc. (CDLI) , in partnership with Gracewood Estates, LLC (Owner/Manager) , is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications to establish a list of potential applicants for 24 newly constructed affordable rental units located within Gracewood Estates. CDLI staff is available to assist with any questions you may have on the program and the application process. Please feel free to call (631)904-0913 or email at gracewoodestates@CDLI.org . Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be available ONLY online at www.CDLI.org beginning 9AM December 11, 2023. DO NOT deliver applications in any other manner such as by mail or hand-delivery as they will NOT be accepted. Gracewood Estates Gracewood Estates is a 96-unit rental development located off of Spur Drive South in Islip. Twenty four (24) of the units are designated to be affordable units within the income and rent parameters set forth below. Gracewood Estates is designed with a Hampton-style architecture surrounded by 8+ acres of green space including a landscaped driveway entrance, courtyard with central gazebo, manicured gardens, and specimen trees. Gracewood Estates is an ideal option for Long Island residents looking to downsize and stay in close proximity to the south shore as well as be a part of Islip’s cooperative local community. Income and Rent Restrictions In accordance with the requirements of the Town of Islip Town Board, the twenty four (24) affordable units will be initially leased to households with incomes at or below 80% of the HUD Area Median Income for Suffolk County as adjusted for family size. Maximum income and rent limits for one bedroom units will be based on family size 2, and two bedroom units will be based on family size of 3 in accordance with Town requirements. At annual recertification, the maximum allowable income shall not exceed 100% of the then applicable HUD Area Median Income for Suffolk County as adjusted for family size. Approved rental assistance subsidy will be counted toward minimum income. Income requirements shall be adjusted annually based on HUD Published Area Median Income Limits for Nassau/Suffolk County. Minimum Income Guidelines do not apply to those applicants with an approved rental subsidy. Based on the above, the initial maximum and minimum income limits and rents for the 24 affordable units at Gracewood Estates are as follows: * Minimum Income Guidelines do not apply to those applicants with an approved rental subsidy. **Includes utility allowance calculated using TOI PHA utility schedule. Not including any mandatory or optional charges for other services. Utilities Tenants are required to pay utilities as follows: Heat – Natural Gas Cooking – Natural Gas Air-conditioning Hot water – Electric Electric Cable Internet Telephone Initial Tenant Selection Procedures General process Eligibility for a unit involves three steps: (1) Timely submission of a completed Application; (2) Timely submission of additional information required necessary to assess preliminary program eligibility for tenancy including income, tax returns, and related documentation; and (3) Final review by the Owner/Manager for tenancy including credit checks, backgrounds checks, employment and leasing history. Step One – Submission of Wait List Application Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and may only be submitted on-line, beginning 9AM December 11, 2023. DO NOT deliver applications in any other manner such as by mail or hand-delivery as they will NOT be accepted. To submit the electronic application, go to CDLI’s website at www.CDLI.org beginning 9AM December 11, 2023 and click on the link for Gracewood Estates Application. Applicants will be placed on a wait list in the order in which their application is received. Applications will be automatically dated and time stamped for submission and included in a database. Applicants will be notified of their waitlist rank number by CDLI. CDLI will contact applicants in ranked order to determine formal eligibility for a unit. Inclusion on the Waitlist represents only the first step for initial compliance and does not guarantee preliminary approval or eligibility for a unit. Step Two – Preliminary Eligibility Review As applicant’s names are reached on the Waitlist, CDLI will contact applicants in ranked order, by email, if available, or by phone. If an applicant remains interested, the applicant will be asked to submit required documentation that will include (1) last 2 years of federal income tax returns, W-2 and/or 1099 form; (2) four most recent consecutive pay stubs; (3) three most recent consecutive monthly bank statements for all bank accounts and investment accounts. The applicant will have 5 business days to provide the fully completed Formal Rental Application together with all supporting documentation. If the foregoing is not received by CDLI within such time period, the applicant will be ineligible and a letter will be sent confirming same. The applicant will also be required to provide certain consents in order to permit CDLI to verify income submissions and employment. Income will include all gross income, including, but not limited to, income from full and part time employment, overtime, bonuses, tips, pensions, social security, 401k and IRA distributions, child support, alimony, and severance pay. ALL sources of income are included and will be annualized for the upcoming 12 month period. Total income minus allowable exclusions, if any, cannot exceed the maximum income limits. Once a full review of the Formal Rental Application has been completed, the applicant will be notified by email, if available, or by regular mail of their status. If the applicant is deemed eligible, they will be provided with a link to complete the full rental application. A $20 application fee is required and may be payable by credit card. Upon submission of a complete full rental application and application fee, the Owner/Manager will complete a final review and assessment pursuant to Step 3 below. The process set forth in Step 2 will continue until applicants for all 24 of the affordable units have executed a Lease Agreement with the Owner/Manager as described in Step 3 below. Step Three – Tenant Suitability Screening The third step in the process is for the Owner/Manager to conduct a final eligibility review for those applicants deemed preliminarily eligible pursuant to Step 2 above. As applicants are deemed eligible pursuant to Step 2 above, they will be provided with a link to complete the full rental application including upload of bank statements, pay stubs and photo ID. A $20 application fee is required to be paid by credit or debit card online. Owner/Manager eligibility review will involve assessing the applicant’s suitability for tenancy through employment verification, leasing history, creditworthiness, financial history and criminal background checks utilizing a reputable company and adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. A personal interview will also be conducted by the Owner/Manager. Applicants will also be required to show that they are able to provide first month’s rent and a security deposit. Applicants who are successfully screened will be offered the opportunity to enter into a written Lease Agreement. Annual Income Recertification. Tenants will be recertified annually in accordance with the guidelines established for affordability. Tenants will be provided with an affordable unit recertification checklist and acknowledgement at time of lease up which details income recertification requirements. At annual recertification, the maximum allowable income shall not exceed 100% of the then applicable 80% of HUD Area Median income for Suffolk County as adjusted for family size. If tenant income exceeds maximum income required for the affordable units, the tenant may continue to occupy the unit but rent will be adjusted to market rent. In the event a unit previously designated as affordable is converted to market rent, the next available unit will be designated as affordable in conformance with the requirements stated within these Program Guidelines. Affordability Period The affordability restrictions stated above will remain in effect in perpetuity at the discretion of the Town of Islip Town Board. Waitlist The Intake Waitlist will convert to a permanent waitlist once the 24 affordable units are leased-up. When vacancies occur, the first eligible applicant on the waitlist will be contacted to inform him/her that a unit is available at the preferred mode of contact as indicated on the Waitlist Intake Form. Three attempts will be made to inform the applicant before proceeding to the next applicant on the list; all attempts will be documented. If the applicant is no longer interested, the application will be removed from the waitlist with an explanation for the reason for the removal from the waitlist. Interested applicants will have 5 business days to provide a completed Formal Rental Application, together with the required documentation as set forth above in order to conduct income certification, employment verification, creditworthiness, and background checks as described in Step 2 and Step 3 above. Commitment to Fair Housing & Nondiscrimination The Owner/Manager is fully committed to enforcing the spirit and the letter of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Law), the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Act, and the Suffolk County Human Rights Act. Neither the Owner/Manager nor any of its affiliates, employees, agents, or brokers will discriminate in the sale, lease, advertisement or financing of housing against any individual or family because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, source of income, or on the basis of any other protected class Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications for Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices or services, or to request a reasonable modification in the housing, when such accommodations or modifications may be necessary to afford such persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to all disabled persons who request accommodations due to disability at any time during the application, resident selection and leasing process. Compliance with the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) As applicable, Owner/Manager will adhere to the VAWA final rule that prohibits denial of tenancy or eviction as a result of an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking that is reported and confirmed. Additional Terms Applicants are advised that the Owner/Manager maintains Policies and Procedures governing the complex and its tenants. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Contact Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc. 1660 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 130 Melville, NY 11747 Contact Person: Donna Schrimpe Telephone Number: (631) 904-0913 Email Address: gracewoodestates@CDLI.org

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