Workforce Housing Policy Clarification
Summary
The board discussed how to clearly define Area Median Income (AMI) numbers for developers utilizing the agency's workforce housing set-aside program. Members agreed to adopt U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) figures for Albany County as the standard reference point.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Establishes clear metrics for developer PILOT eligibility and housing set-asides.
Local developers and prospective workforce housing residents seeking clear eligibility guidelines.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Industrial Development Agency - Mar 24, 2026
The IDA updated its workforce housing policy to use U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts data for Albany County instead of HUD data, which does not provide median household income for Albany. This change helps establish a realistic rental affordability target for future development projects seeking agency assistance.
Industrial Development Agency - Jan 27, 2026
The board discussed how to clearly define Area Median Income (AMI) numbers for developers utilizing the agency's workforce housing set-aside program. Members agreed to adopt U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) figures for Albany County as the standard reference point.
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