About the job
About the Agency:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) is dedicated to fostering quality and affordability in housing across the city. We believe every New Yorker deserves a safe and affordable home in a vibrant neighborhood.
- We ensure the safety and health of buildings and residents.
- We create opportunities for affordability in housing.
- We engage with New Yorkers to build and sustain diverse and strong neighborhoods.
Your Team:
The Office of Development spearheads the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Plan with the ambitious goal of creating or preserving 300,000 units of affordable housing by 2026. This critical work requires collaboration with HPD colleagues, various City and state agencies, and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC).
Your Impact:
Within the Office of Development, the Tax Credits & Discretionary Exemptions (TCDE) Unit plays a vital role in managing the allocation of New York State’s federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allotment, including both competitive 9% and 4% credits. The TCDE programs support affordable housing development through various tax incentives and exemptions, navigating complex and politically sensitive issues to meet the agency’s goals effectively.
Your Role:
As an Analyst for the TCDE Unit, you will be instrumental in tackling the city’s affordable housing crisis by administering programs that facilitate new construction and preservation of affordable housing projects. Under the oversight of the Director for TCDE, you will engage in complex technical, administrative, and analytical tasks associated with tax credits and discretionary tax benefit programs. Your expertise will help shape effective strategies to address housing needs across the city.