Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 08:25

If you are interested in fair and affordable housing and want to be notified of available or upcoming offering of fair and affordable homes, the county is offering homeseeker opportunities that may interest you.

Even in good economic times, Westchester has had a shortage of fair and affordable housing. Under state law, the county has limited legal authority to actually build housing. But, it can assist and encourage the construction of housing by private developers and non-profit agencies through purchasing land and helping with construction costs related to the housing development.

Find out more about what fair and affordable housing is and if you meet the federal income eligibility standards for it.

Foreclosure scams
If you face the possibility of foreclosure, find out about your rights and about foreclosure rescue scams. Learn more from our FAQs. Learn more about the process from the County Clerk’s Office. Don't wait until it's too late to get help.

Green and smart technologies
Westchester has used its resources to promote "green and smart" technologies that are innovative and protect our environment. Other efforts are geared to encouraging local governments to do their part to create and preserve housing.

Learn about our many housing programs and other resources to help tenants, landlords, developers and home buyers and owners, as well as people with special needs. Many of these programs are administered by the county's Planning Department.

Learn more about the laws that protect you from housing discrimination and programs to get rid of dangerous lead paint in your building.