Tenant Rights in Federally Subsidized Buildings

In addition to the tenant rights that protect all of New York State tenants, tenants who live in federally subsidized buildings have a special set of enhanced tenant protections.

Tenant Rights for Public Housing Tenants

• Tenant Right to Organize (24 CFR Part 964)

• Tenant Good Cause Eviction Protections (24 CFR Part 966)

• List of Public Housing communities in Rochester

Tenant Rights in HUD Subsidized Multifamily Housing

• Tenant Right to Organize (24 CFR Part 245)

• Tenant Good Cause Eviction Protections (24 CFR Part 247)

• Resident Rights and Responsibilities (HUD Guide)

• Formal Enforcement of HUD Subsidized Multifamily Rights (HUD NOTICE H 2016-05)

  • HUD’s 8 Step Tenant Complaint Process Chart

• See HUD Multifamily Housing Property Search tool to see if your building is covered

Tenant Rights for Residents of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program

• Tenants in LIHTC Properties cannot be evicted without a Good Cause (IRS Rev. Rul. 2004-82; Exhibit D)

• Find out if you live in a LIHTC building here (for a local list, select appropriate State and City or County)