What is Mitchell-Lama?
Created in 1955, the Mitchell-Lama program provides affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate- and middle-income families.
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There are 101 City-sponsored, moderate- and
middle-income rental and limited-equity cooperative developments in New York
City, almost 46,000 units. HPD supervises waiting lists, management
issues, and has other oversight responsibilities for 80 Mitchell-Lama
developments; an additional 21 developments have shared supervision by HPD and
the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mitchell-Lama Developments-City-Owned and State-Owned
How to Apply
(1) Check the list of Mitchell-Lama developments with open waiting lists and see if there are any developments in which you are interested .
(2) Send a letter to the managing agent of the development(s) in which you are interested.
Each development requires that you apply separately. There is no master list for applications. However, you can apply to more than one development at a time. Mitchell-Lama apartments are sold or rented through waiting lists kept by each development. Many Mitchell-Lama waiting lists are closed because there are already enough applicants listed to fill vacancies expected in the foreseeable future. Periodically, these developments open their waiting lists and new applications are accepted based on a lottery system. Mitchell-Lama developments must advertise when they open their waiting lists. Check your local newspapers to find out when applications are being accepted. You can also click here for a list of developments with open waiting lists.
Mitchell-Lama Developments with Waiting Lists
Mitchell-Lama apartments are sold or rented through waiting lists kept by each development. Each development requires that you apply separately. If the development is accepting applications, an estimate of the wait for an apartment is provided. Developments identified as "List Closed" have a sufficient waiting list to fill anticipated vacancies at this time and are not accepting applications. Periodically, developments may open their waiting lists and new applications are then accepted based on a lottery system. Mitchell-Lama developments must advertise when they open their waiting lists. Check your local newspapers to find out when applications are being accepted. You can also click below for a list of developments with openings. HPD updates this list monthly. The lists indicate whether the development is a rental or cooperative. Developments identified as "List Closed" have sufficient waiting lists to fill anticipated vacancies at this time and are not accepting applications. For detailed information on the rules governing waiting lists and other Mitchell-Lama procedures, click here.
Am I eligible?
For both federally assisted and non-federally-assisted Mitchell-Lama developments, there are eligibility requirements related to income limits, family size, and apartment size. In addition, each development sets its own restrictions and limitations.
What are the maximum admission income limits at these developments?
Maximum admission income limits differ for federally assisted and non-federally-assisted developments.
- For federally-assisted developments an applicant's adjusted annual household income must not exceed the income limit for the applicable HUD program for the area in which the development is located, adjusted for household size, as shown on the most recently issued HUD schedule
- For information on income limits for non-federally-assisted rental developments go to http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/ohm/ohm.htm
Will I be evicted if my income exceeds the stated limit?
An applicant whose adjusted household income exceeds the maximum admission income limit may be admitted as long as s/he pays a rent surcharge, if applicable, in either of the following cases:
- The household has three or more persons and the
adjusted income does not exceed 125% of the maximum income limit.
- The adjusted income does not exceed the median income most recently determined by HUD, adjusted for household size, for the area in which the development is located.
For City-Sponsored Mitchell-Lamas:
PHONE NUMBER: (212) 863-6500
For State-Sponsored Mitchell-Lamas:
PHONE NUMBER: (212) 480-7343, or write to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal at 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004
Supplementary Material
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Mitchell Lama
Rules (in PDF)
Resources for Mitchell-Lama Development Owners
- Repair Loan Program: Loans to Mitchell-Lama owners to
make needed capital improvements.
- Restructuring Program: Owners within the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) insured Mitchell-Lama portfolio may apply to restructure the first and second mortgages held on the properties.
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