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What is NYC ZR § 27-12?

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This section establishes the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) and the Universal Accessory Dwelling Units Program (UAP) to promote affordable housing creation and preservation across New York City. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is involved in specifying approval forms as needed. Applies to building owners involved in affordable housing projects.

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§ 27-12 General Provisions

ZR § 27-12

MIH and UAP are established to promote the creation and preservation of affordable housing for residents with varied incomes citywide and to enhance neighborhood economic diversity and thus to promote the general welfare. Requirements for affordable housing are set forth in Section 27-00, inclusive.

Wherever the provisions of Section 27-00, inclusive, provide that approval is required, HPD may specify the form of such approval in the guidelines.

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