Archives FAQs

How long does the program last?

In RAD, the units moved from a Public Housing program to a Section 8 platform with a long-term contract that by law must be renewed. This will ensure that the units remain permanently affordable to low-income households.

How is RAD working in Yonkers?

RAD has allowed MHACY to leverage public and private debt and equity to reinvest in housing portfolio and make much needed repairs. MHACY has retained control, and will continue to manage the properties.

How old is the RAD program and why was it created?

RAD was established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2011 as an affordable housing preservation and improvement strategy for Public Housing Authorities because Congress has not provided adequate funding for repairs and improvements for many…