2024 Area Median Income Guidelines

HDFCs are required to house people who are low-income. Different HDFCs have different eligibility definitions, or ways of determining who qualifies as low-income. These are contained in the Certificate…

2023 Area Median Income Guidelines

HDFCs are required to house people who are low-income. Different HDFCs have different eligibility definitions, or ways of determining who qualifies as low-income. These are contained in the Certificate…

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2022 Area Median Income Guidelines

HDFCs are required to house people who are low-income. Different HDFCs have different eligibility definitions, or ways of determining who qualifies as low income. These are contained in the Certificate of Incorporation.

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2021 Area Median Income Guidelines

What do income limits mean, how are they determined, and what are the income guidelines for 2020?

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Co-ops Go Solar: Myths and Facts

Do you know the facts about solar energy? Download our guide in English and Spanish, and visit Co-ops Go Solar for more information on renewable energy.

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What To Expect When You’re Expecting Solar

This guide to solar for HDFC co-ops was created by UHAB, Solar One, and solar HDFCs across the city for buildings committed to solar energy.

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Sample Proprietary Lease

This is a sample of the proprietary lease of of an HDFC cooperative. Proprietary leases are part of your cooperative’s governing documents.

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Suggestions on Building a Rent and Maintenance Fee Policy

A standard rent and maintenance fee policy clarifies rules and procedures for rent collection, preventing future conflicts and confusion.

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Calling a Special Meeting of Shareholders

A special meeting allows shareholders to remove the current board of directors and elect a new board.

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Healthy Co-op Checklist

Learn the signs of a healthy, well-functioning HDFC