Resident Hub
The Resident Hub is your central place for updates, resources, and information about Trust developments. You can find details about upcoming votes, modernization projects, resident rights, meetings and engagement opportunities, and what to expect as work moves forward at your development. This page is designed to keep residents informed, connected, and involved every step of the way.
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Upcoming Votes!
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Isaacs Houses
from
Feb 13 - Mar 16
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Upcoming Votes! | Isaacs Houses from Feb 13 - Mar 16 |
Votes are expected to occur yearly and average 1-2 sites per cycle.
VOTE IS RELEASED
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Facts about Voting
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NOTICE OF VOTE
The release of a formal Notice of Vote, provided to all residents at the development at least 100 days before voting begins, thereby kicking off the official engagement period.
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VOTING OPTIONS
A choice between three ballot options: joining the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust model, converting through NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, or remaining in the traditional Section 9 public housing program.
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MINIMUM THRESHOLD
A minimum threshold of at least 20 percent of the development’s Heads of Household casting ballots for the vote to be valid.
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VOTE ADMINISTRATOR
The use of an independent, third-party vote administrator to conduct the vote, including the counting of ballots.
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VOTING PERIOD
A voting period of 30 days, with online and mail voting available throughout the 30 days and in-person voting available during the final 5 days.
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VOTER ELIGIBILITY
The eligibility of all Heads of Household and authorized permanent residents 18 years or older to cast a ballot
To learn more about the Voting Process
Residents choose between the Trust, PACT,
or remaining in Section 9
| The Trust (NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust) |
PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) |
Section 9 | |
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| Federal funding | Project-Based Section 8 | Project-Based Section 8 | Section 9 |
| Baseline renovations | Comprehensive renovations | Comprehensive renovations | Limited repairs |
| Management | NYCHA staff | Private and/or non-profit partner(s), incl. social service providers | NYCHA staff |
| Resident rights & protections | Preserved | Preserved | Continued |
| Rent | 30% of income | 30% of income | 30% of income |
| Land & building ownership | NYCHA (ground leased to the Trust) | NYCHA (ground leased to a third-party private or non-profit developer) | NYCHA |
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Federal fundingProject-Based Section 8
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Baseline renovationsComprehensive renovations
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ManagementNYCHA staff
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Resident rights & protectionsPreserved
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Rent30% of income
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Land & building ownershipNYCHA (ground leased to the Trust)
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Federal fundingProject-Based Section 8
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Baseline renovationsComprehensive renovations
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ManagementPrivate and/or non-profit partner(s), incl. social service providers
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Resident rights & protectionsPreserved
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Rent30% of income
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Land & building ownershipNYCHA (ground leased to a third-party private or non-profit developer)
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Federal fundingSection 9
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Baseline renovationsLimited repairs
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ManagementNYCHA staff
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Resident rights & protectionsContinued
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Rent30% of income
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Land & building ownershipNYCHA
Resident Rights
Core resident rights that you had under Section 9 will remain intact under the Project-Based Section 8 program.
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Residents continue to pay 30% of their adjusted gross household income towards rent.*
*Exceptions may apply to households who pay flat rent; are current tenant-based Section 8 participants; are a mixed family as defined by HUD; or who signed a non-public housing over-income lease.
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Residents do not have to pay any additional fees, charges, or utility expenses that are greater than what they currently pay.
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Authorized households residing at the development will qualify for the Project-Based Section 8 program regardless of their income eligibility, criminal background, or credit history.
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Households will sign a new Trust Section 8 lease, which resembles the Public Housing lease; it automatically renews each year and cannot be terminated except for good cause.
Under Section 8, residents can continue to add people to their household, and permanent members will have succession rights.
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Residents continue to have the right to initiate grievance hearings with a third-party mediator.
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Residents continue to receive job support services from the NYCHA Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES) team.
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Residents continue to have the right to organize, and resident associations will receive $25/unit in Tenant Participation Activity (TPA) funding.
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The Trust will pay for any moving expenses for residents' temporary relocations during construction.
After being temporarily moved, residents have the right to return to their original apartment.
However, over time, all households who are over- or under-housed must move into an appropriately sized apartment when one becomes available within their development. This is a Public Housing and Section 8 requirement.
What the Trust Delivers
The Trust modernizes and preserves public housing through our Trust Mod Program through a comprehensive approach. From how projects are financed to how work is delivered and overseen, the Trust model is designed to accelerate repairs, strengthen accountability, and ensure residents remain central to decision-making. The sections below explain how each part of the program works together.
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Capital Project Delivery
We can move faster than traditional government agencies using alternative delivery contracting methods validated across the country saving 12-18 months on capital projects.
In the Trust model, more efficient delivery drives value, reducing project costs by 2-10%, stretching dollars further for resident priorities.
We can select the best partners based on quality and best value, rather than the lowest price.
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Financing
While preserving resident rights, through converting to Project Based Section 8 federal program, the Trust is eligible for 2x the funding compared to NYCHA enabling the Trust to raise capital for repairs.
Unlike NYCHA, the Trust can raise debt from the use of municipal bonds to provide increased resources for repairs.
The trust has the ability to build a robust capital stack that includes grants, tax credits and low-interest loans to maximize scopes.
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Resident Partnership
Residents decide their future by voting to opt into the Trust’s programs or an alternative, such as the PACT program or remaining in Section 9.
The Trust is accountable to residents – residents are on our Board and drive major decisions.
Residents at developments are our partners and provide input on project scopes, property management, and new services.
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Oversight & Asset Management
The Trust monitors NYCHA’s operations and sets quality standards to ensure residents live in homes they feel proud of.
From compliance to operations to the financial performance, the Trust will hold NYCHA accountable.
Property management receives more resources which must result in better service.
Upcoming Resident Events
Stay informed and get involved. Below you’ll find upcoming meetings, workshops, and community events at Trust Developments. These events are opportunities to ask questions, share feedback, and stay connected as work moves forward. We encourage all residents to participate and be part of shaping what comes next.
