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Beacon plans transit-area housing with 10% below-market units; county recognizes housing contributions
Summary
Mayor said Beacon continues to support affordable housing, reporting that almost 30% of rental units participate in affordable programs, 25% of recent new units included reduced rents, and planning is underway for commuter‑area housing that will include 10% below-market units.
Mayor said Beacon will continue encouraging housing construction and affordability and noted that Dutchess County planning recognizes Beacon has done more than its fair share, with almost 30% of rental units in affordable programs and 25% of new units in recent years involving reduced‑rent programs.
He said planning is underway for housing and replacement parking on the commuter parking lot north of West Main Street that will be consistent with current zoning and include 10% of units with below‑market rents. Mayor also noted Beacon homeowners received most awards in the state ADU grant round and that Round 2 of the program will start this year. "Planning is currently underway to build housing and replacement parking on the commuter parking lot north of West Main Street, which is going to be consistent with our current zoning and will also include 10% of the units with below market rents."
