Technical Assistance Programs

The Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. will provide Technical Assistance to community based not-for-profits. The purpose of this program is to empower the community based not-for-profit by preparing it to successfully develop housing in its community and to take the successful experience and apply it through the community in future programs.

LIHP will also assist for-profit developers to create affordable rental and ownership opportunities.

The Housing Partnership will help your organization "TAP" the best sources to create housing on Long Island.

Education

• LIHP holds educational seminar(s) for Not-For Profit and/or community describing pre-development and development stages
• LIHP conducts mortgage counseling seminars for home buyers and/or tenant responsibility workshops for renters.

Financing

• LIHP assists with accessing financing through its Regional Lending Consortium, a group of LIHP banks that will participate in affordable housing lending, as well as through securing available public funding (see grant assistance).

Grant Assistance

• LIHP prepares governmental and private-sector funding application(s) (e. g. NYSAHC, DHCR, HDF, LIHTC, Federal Home Programs, Federal Home Loan Bank, etc.). The Not-For-Profit acts as applicant, executes the grant/loan agreement(s) and assumes responsibility for compliance. LIHP assists in preparation of exhibits for grant/loan agreement(s).
• LIHP instructs Not-For-Profit in monitoring of grant and compliance requirements.

Marketing/Advertising/Pre-Screening

• LIHP assists in marketing, pre-screening applicants, organizing and conducting lottery.
• LIHP assists in preparing program application and advertising.

Legal

• LIHP's attorney will assist Not-For-Profit's attorney with the legal process throughout development.
• LIHP's attorney will assist Not-For-Profit's attorney in preparation of purchase contracts and/or rental agreements.

Administration

• LIHP assists in administration of funds/financing as required.
• LIHP assists in forming administrative and management teams.

Development/Municipal Approval

• LIHP assembles pre-development team.
• LIHP advises and assists with securing necessary municipal approvals and permits.
• LIHP assists in solicitation and selection of builder.
• LIHP assists in monitoring construction and assists builder in obtaining Certificate of Occupancy.

How to Proceed

In order to learn more about LIHP's Technical Assistance Program (TAP) call the Long Island Housing Partnership's office at (631) 435-4710 or fax (631) 435-4751 for a free consultation or write to:

Does your community based organization need assistance in getting a development program underway? LIHP's TAP will put the pieces together. Call the Long Island Housing Partnership at (631) 435-4710 for specific information.