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HOUSING ACTION COUNCIL INC
TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 132846967 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L200 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · housingactioncouncil.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$31.6M
employees
4
volunteers
9
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

HAC'S ACTIVITIES CAN BE GROUPED INTO THREE AREAS: 1) HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (CONSULTING FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPERS; SERVING AS PARTNER WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPERS; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING FOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS; TENANT/HOMEOWNER ELIGIBILITY SCREENING; PREPARATION OF OFFERING PLANS, CONTRACTS, ETC.; RELOCATION SERVICES; DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL PROPERTIES) 2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES (PREPARING HOUSING NEEDS STATEMENTS/STUDIES, ADVISING ON LAND USE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING; DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS; PREPARING REQUESTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ON MUNICIPALLY-OWNED SITES AND REVIEWING PROPOSALS; 3) ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT EXPAND HOUSING THROUGH CREATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS;4) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORT (BACK OFFICE SUPPORT; HOUSING AND LAND USE TRAINING FOR CIVIC, ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS);

profile · synthesized from sources

Housing Action Council Inc (HAC) is a New York-based nonprofit providing technical assistance and consulting services to support affordable housing development. It works with municipalities, nonprofits, and private developers to create housing action plans, conduct affirmative marketing for affordable units, and implement policies such as inclusionary zoning and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) programs. HAC also offers housing counseling and relocation services, primarily in Westchester County and surrounding areas.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $206K
    AFFIRMATIVE MARKETINGHAC CONTINUED AS MARKETING CONSULTANT FOR THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PIPELINE AND FOR THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE DURING 2023. HAC MARKETED SEVERAL COUNTY-FUNDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AFFIRMATIVE FAIR HOUSING MARKETING PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND IN NEW ROCHELLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM. HAC PREPARES AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLANS, MARKETS THE AFFORDABLE UNITS, INCLUDING OUTREACH TO PEOPLE LEAST LIKELY TO APPLY, CONDUCTS LOTTERIES, MAINTAINS WAITING LISTS, AND IN SOME CASES QUALIFIES THE APPLICANTS FOR OCCUPANCY AND HANDLES RECERTIFICATIONS. IN 2023, HAC CONDUCTED THE INITIAL MARKETING OF APPROXIMATELY 225 UNITS IN WESTCHESTER.
  2. #2 $108K
    ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) HAC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NEW YORK CITY AND WESTCHESTER, DESIGNED AND BEGAN IMPLEMENTATION OF ADU PROGRAMS IN THE VILLAGES OF HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, DOBBS FERRY AND IRVINGTON AND THE TOWN OF BEDFORD. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SECURING THE MUNICIPALITIES' AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, REVIEWING LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ADU AND CONDUCTING OUTREACH TO ALERT INCOME QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CREATE AN ADU.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

ADU Support Program
Designs and implements accessory dwelling unit programs in partnership with municipalities and Habitat for Humanity, including ordinance development and outreach to income-qualified homeowners.
Affirmative Marketing Program
Develops and implements fair housing marketing plans for affordable housing developments, including outreach, application screening, lotteries, and recertification in compliance with local requirements.
Homebuying and Home Preservation Education
Offers HUD-approved pre-purchase counseling, budgeting, credit counseling, and homeownership workshops for first-time buyers.
Housing Action Plans
Creates municipal housing policy frameworks and action plans based on housing needs assessments, demographic analysis, and community outreach to guide affordable housing development.
Relocation Assistance
Provides temporary and permanent relocation services for low- and moderate-income tenants displaced by redevelopment projects, including housing placement and financial administration.
Town of Somers ADU Ordinance Development
Technical assistance to develop local zoning regulations enabling accessory dwelling units as part of affordable housing strategy.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 3 activities
    • Advocacy for affordable housing access
      Advocates for increased access to affordable housing for low- and middle-income residents in Westchester County and the Lower Hudson Valley, promoting equitable housing policies and supporting systemic change through public engagement and policy influence.
    • Community outreach and education for housing support
      Conducts community outreach to build public support for affordable and workforce housing through workshops, forums, focus groups, and educational campaigns. Provides tools and support to community groups to advocate for affordable housing, including identifying land use issues, developing position statements, and preparing presentations for local planning boards.
    • Land use policy advising for municipalities
      Advises municipalities on adopting land use policies that support affordable housing development and provides technical assistance on zoning, planning, and long-term housing strategies to advance regional housing goals.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 2 activities
    • Development of affordable housing units
      Helped make possible the development of over 4,000 affordable housing units in the lower Hudson Valley through direct project involvement and support. The organization has developed specific projects including rental and ownership units in Yonkers, Irvington, New Rochelle, Somers, and Katonah, with varied unit types and sizes to serve diverse household needs.
    • Technical assistance for affordable housing development
      Provides technical assistance to community-based organizations, small developers, municipalities, and mission-based organizations on site feasibility, budgeting, code compliance, professional coordination, and land use strategies. Operates a Housing Development Center that supports affordable housing development across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and New York counties.
  • Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
    • Affordable housing training programs
      Offers curriculum-based training programs including the Land Use Leadership Alliance Training, annual Hudson Valley Housing Summit, strategic workshops, housing policy seminars, and Housing 101 sessions for municipal officials. Delivers training on land use practices, affordable housing funding, fair housing, and financial analysis through facilitated discussions and exercises for civic leaders, planners, architects, and elected officials.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Capacity building for housing organizations and local governments
      Fosters the establishment of local housing committees and nonprofits to support affordable housing development. Assisted in creating the Urban County Consortium, supported the creation of a Housing Office within Westchester County Department of Social Services, and founded Westhab, a nonprofit that develops and manages affordable housing.
  • First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
    • Pre-purchase homeownership counseling
      Provides HUD-approved pre-purchase home buying counseling services in Westchester County, including credit, budget, and mortgage counseling through a six-step process. Offers First-Time Homebuyer Orientations, customized action plans, financial reviews, and ongoing guidance on inspections and long-term responsibilities, delivered in-person, by phone, and virtually with accessibility and language accommodations.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Relocation assistance for displaced tenants
      Develops and implements relocation plans for low-income residents displaced by redevelopment projects, including identifying temporary housing, coordinating moves, and managing relocation funds. Provided assistance for approximately 115 residents in Tarrytown and Greenburgh during 2020 and supported relocation for tenants displaced by redevelopment at five public housing sites in Greenburgh, NY.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) program administration and technical assistance
      Administers grant programs providing up to $125,000 per home for ADU creation or legalization in Tarrytown, Lewisboro, Pleasantville, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, and Bedford. Provides technical assistance covering design, permitting, contractor selection, construction oversight, landlord training, and conducts compliance monitoring through biennial site visits and certification reviews to ensure permanent, quality housing use.
    • Housing policy planning and municipal advisory services
      Develops municipal housing action plans analyzing housing supply, affordability, demographics, and rental prices to provide context-specific policy recommendations. Administers inclusionary zoning programs in East Fishkill, New Rochelle, and Rye Brook, and managed developer selection processes for municipally owned land in Ossining.
    • Marketing of affordable housing units
      Conducted initial marketing for approximately 275 affordable housing units in Westchester County in 2022 and approximately 225 units in 2023, facilitating access to available housing opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.83M
Contributions & grants$890K49%
Program service revenue$562K31%
Investment income$376K21%
Other revenue$74
expenses
Total expenses$1.10M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$395K
Grants paid out$320K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$44.92M
Cash$8.60M
Investments$35.63M
Liabilities$13.34M
Net assets$31.57M
Liquid reserves484.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROSEMARIE NOONAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY 40 $172K
CAROLYN R SENN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $64K
board members · 9
  • CHUCK BELL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID SMITH — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • DOUG OLCOTT — DIRECTOR
  • ELLEN LEVY — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC ABRAHAM — DIRECTOR
  • GREGG DEANGELIS — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • LARISSA LONGCHAMP — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD CHERRY — TREASURER
  • ROBERT GALVIN — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • Building & Realty Institute Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • Cappelli Organization Partner — Developer of The ENCORE, a 28-story affordable housing building in New Rochelle, NY.
  • Chester Agricultural Center Partner — Provides technical assistance to Chester Agricultural Center in Orange County for evaluating underutilized properties for housing development.
  • City of New Rochelle Government — Provides affirmative marketing services for affordable housing developments in accordance with the city’s affordable housing program.
  • Construction Industry Council Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • County of Westchester Government — Serves as marketing consultant for county-funded affordable housing developments, conducting affirmative marketing in accordance with county requirements.
  • Dutchess County Government — Hired by Dutchess County for eight years to help municipalities streamline land development approval processes.
  • Greenburgh Housing Authority Partner — Provided relocation assistance and planning for tenants displaced by redevelopment of public housing sites in Greenburgh.
  • HUD Government — Provides approval for the homebuyer education component of the counseling program.
  • Habitat for Humanity of New York City and Westchester Partner — Partnered with HAC to design and implement accessory dwelling unit (ADU) programs in Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, and Bedford.
  • House of Refuge Partner — Provides housing outreach and development support to House of Refuge in Newburgh.
  • New York Conference of Mayors Partner — Engages in regional housing policy through participation in the policy committee.
  • New York State Government — Source of grant funding for the Plus One ADU program
  • Nonprofit Westchester Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • Pace LULC Partner — Collaborates with HAC to deliver land use and housing policy training programs.
  • Pace LULC Partner — Collaborates with Pace LULC on streamlining land development processes for municipalities in Dutchess County.
  • Pace Land Use Law Center Partner — Collaborates on the Land Use Leadership Alliance Training program focused on affordable housing.
  • Pace University Land Use Law Center Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • Regional Plan Association Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • St. Matthew’s Church in Hastings Partner — Provides technical assistance to St. Matthew’s Church in Hastings for evaluating underutilized properties for housing development.
  • Toll Brothers Partner — Partnered with Housing Action Council to develop affordable townhome units in Irvington, NY.
  • United Methodist Churches in Westchester County Partner — Provides technical assistance to United Methodist Churches in Westchester County for assessing surplus properties for housing development.
  • Welcome Home Westchester Coalition — Coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training for elected officials
  • Westchester County Government — Partnered with Westchester County to establish the Urban County Consortium and the Housing Office within its Department of Social Services.
  • Westchester County Government — Receives support from Westchester County to provide technical advisory services to municipalities on housing development.
  • Westchester County Association Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • Westchester Municipal Officials Association Partner — Collaborates with municipal leaders on housing policy and planning through formal leadership roles.
  • Westhab Partner — Founded Westhab as an affiliated organization to develop and manage affordable housing.
  • Westhab, Inc. Coalition — Fellow coalition member co-hosting Housing 101 training
  • Wilder Balter Partners Partner — Assisted in developing a temporary relocation plan for residents of the YMCA of Tarrytown during redevelopment into affordable housing.
+ 2 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Capacity Building Through Education and Technical Assistance
    methodology: capacity_building
    By providing education, training, and technical assistance to housing stakeholders—including community organizations, municipal leaders, and legal experts—we strengthen their ability to develop and advocate for affordable housing, because skilled and informed actors are more effective in navigating complex systems and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Cross-Sector Stakeholder Collaboration for Policy Development
    methodology: stakeholder_collaboration
    By convening diverse stakeholders—such as renters, homeowners, developers, policymakers, and service providers—in collaborative processes, we generate inclusive, practical housing policy solutions, because multi-stakeholder engagement integrates lived experience with institutional knowledge to produce more equitable and implementable outcomes.
  • Integrated Homebuyer Support Model
    methodology: integrated-homebuyer-support
    By combining homebuyer education with one-on-one counseling and down payment assistance navigation, we increase successful homeownership among first-time buyers, because financial literacy and personalized guidance reduce barriers and build confidence in navigating complex housing markets.