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Sullivan County approves framework for two housing-trust fund programs after brief debate

5464335 · July 24, 2025
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Summary

Legislature voted 7–2 to adopt program frameworks for a one-time $2 million pilot to support rental rehabilitation for households at or below 80% of area median income and new rental construction targeting households at or below 60% of median income; details on recurring funding and advisory board to be determined.

SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Legislature voted to approve frameworks for two housing trust fund programs, adopting a motion to move forward with both a rental rehabilitation program and a new construction program using one-time budgeted funds.

The legislature approved the frameworks by voice vote, 7–2, with “Nick” and “Joe” recorded as opposed. Legislator Brown moved to approve both program frameworks; a second was recorded but not named in the meeting record.

The frameworks presented divide funding and eligibility by household income:…

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