About the Farmworker Housing Program

Farmworker Housing Program a component of the Housing Development Fund, was first authorized in 1995 and subsequently expanded in 2004 by amendments to Article XI. Under the Farmworker Housing Program HDF no-interest loans can be made to farmers to assist in the improvement or construction of housing for seasonal farmworkers, and to dairy farmers for the improvement or construction of year-round farmworker housing. The Farmworker Housing Program is administered by DHCR and participating local loan administrators with the cooperation of the New York State Department of Health and county health departments. Loans up to $100,000 per annum can be made with equal annual repayments of principal. The term of the loans may not exceed ten years.

For more information, contact your DHCR Regional Office.