As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Generally, housing is considered affordable if it costs no
more than 30% of the monthly household income to rent or own. See
definitions of "moderate-income household," "median income," "middle-income
household."
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT INVENTORY
The listing maintained by the Village, or its designee, of
units reserved for moderate-income, median-income, and middle-income
households.
AFFORDABLE UNIT
A below-market-rate dwelling unit that is facilitated through zoning incentives pursuant to Chapter
197 (Zoning).
AFFORDABILITY EASEMENT
A restriction imposed on a deed to real property and the
certificate of occupancy for a dwelling unit reserved for affordable
units that limits equity upon resale of the real property, restricts
capital improvements, and ensures long-term affordability. Real property
encumbered with an affordability easement is entitled to tax exemptions
for affordable housing and reduced property tax assessments.
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
The document issued by the Village, or its designee, that
confirms the applicant (head of a household), meets the criteria for
an income-eligible household.
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) as published by the United
States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics for the New
York Metropolitan Area.
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD
The individual considered the head of the household for an
individual family, which for purposes of this chapter, shall be the
applicant.
INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS
Those individuals/families whose household incomes are classified
as "moderate income," "median income" or "middle income" as defined
herein.
MEDIAN-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
As established annually by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household whose gross annual
income is greater than 80%, but does not exceed 100%, of the median
gross household income for households of the same size within the
Nassau-Suffolk primary metropolitan statistical area (PMSA).
MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
As established annually by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household whose gross annual
income is greater than 100%, but does not exceed 120%, of the median
gross household income for households of the same size within the
Nassau-Suffolk primary metropolitan statistical area (PMSA).
MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
As established annually by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household whose gross annual
income but does not exceed 80% of the median gross household income
for households of the same size within the Nassau-Suffolk primary
metropolitan statistical area (PMSA).
PERMANENT FIXED IMPROVEMENT
An improvement to a lot or unit reserved for either a moderate-income,
median-income, or middle income household which cannot be removed
without substantial damage to the subject premises or total loss of
value of said improvements. No adjustment shall be deemed a permanent
fixed improvement unless the actual initial cost of the improvement
to the owner exceeds 1% of the purchase price paid by the owner.
QUALIFIED ACTIVE MEMBER OF FIRE/EMS VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE
A volunteer involved in providing fire protection or emergency
medical services in the Village of Westhampton Beach, including but
not limited to volunteer firefighters, volunteer fire police, volunteer
emergency medical technicians, as decided by the administration or
bylaws of the given agency providing such firematic protection or
emergency services. For purposes of administering the provisions of
this chapter for qualified active members of fire/EMS volunteer community
services, the Village of Westhampton Beach shall utilize the approved
list compiled by the given agency for the Length of Service Award
Program (LOSAP) and supplemental listings provided by the given agency
which list persons who have met the point requirements of LOSAP having
remained active in service but no longer are eligible for LOSAP listing
due to age restrictions, and further provided that the bylaws of the
agency providing fire protection or ambulance services in the Village
are not exclusionary in nature in order to conform to the Fair Housing
Act.
VILLAGE
The Village of Westhampton Beach.