What is the source of Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) funds?
• • The AHP is fully comprised of private funds that are solely derived from a portion of the previous year’s net income of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”). They are neither appropriated from the federal budget nor through taxpayer dollars. AHP subsidy is not to be considered taxable income.
• • The AHP is fully comprised of private funds that are solely derived from a portion of the previous year’s net income of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”). They are neither appropriated from the federal budget nor through taxpayer dollars. Therefore, AHP-assisted projects are not inherently subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or other prevailing wage legislation.
Related Questions
- Can WISH Program funds be used together with other Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy for owner-occupied units?
- Can IDEA Program funds be used together with other Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy for owner-occupied units?
- How do Community Development advances differ from the funds provided through the Affordable Housing Program?