Resource: Housing Settlement

In 2009, Westchester County entered into a stipulation and order with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to increase its efforts to affirmatively further fair and affordable housing. Among other things, the agreement required Westchester build 750 units of affordable housing in 31 of the County’s least diverse communities. The settlement also asked that the County develop a robust campaign to promote diversity and support for affordable housing, and undertake an Analysis of Impediments to fair housing choice.