Penn Yan Certified as Pro-Housing Community

Brick building with 'Village of Penn Yan Village Hall' sign, partially obscured by vibrant pink blossoms and green foliage.
The Village of Penn Yan Village Hall and Municipal Utilities building, located in Yates County, New York.

The village of Penn Yan has been certified as a Pro-Housing Community by New York State.

By adopting this designation, the village commits to streamlining permits for multifamily, affordable, accessible, and supportive housing units. It also pledges to implement policies that promote fair housing and address regional housing needs.

With this certification, Penn Yan becomes eligible to apply for discretionary funding programs, with up to $650 million available to support housing initiatives.

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