Legislature Approves $194K for Mobile Home Upgrades Published on August 26, 2025 The Ulster County Legislature on Tuesday night approved a $194,000 contract with the Ulster County Community Action Committee to equip manufactured homes (often referred to as "mobile homes") with energy-efficient heat pumps as part of County Executive Jen Metzger’s Better Homes for All initiative, which helps low- and moderate-income households make bill-saving energy improvements. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing
Legislature Passes County Exec's Amendment to ADU Tax Incentive Law Published on August 11, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has signed Local Law No. 5 of 2025, amending the County’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) tax incentive law to strengthen its alignment with Ulster County’s housing goals. The amendment clarifies eligibility requirements for the real property tax exemption granted to homeowners who construct ADUs on their property, which is meant to encourage ADUs for housing. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing
Ulster County Announce Housing Lottery Opening for Golden Hill Apts. Published on August 11, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, together with New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), and project co-developers Pennrose and Family of Woodstock, announced today the opening of the housing lottery for Golden Hill Apartments, a 164-unit affordable housing community located in Kingston. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing
Ulster County Advances Affordable Housing Initiative Published on July 03, 2025 County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the selection of a development team — including Maeda Construction, GA/GA architects, Community Preservation Corporation, and RUPCO — for the development of affordable housing on the site of the County-owned Elizabeth Manor property in Kingston. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing
Update from Social Services Regarding Closure of Samadhi Refuge Published on April 09, 2025 On Monday, April 7, Samadhi Refuge, located at 451 Washington Avenue Extension in Saugerties, closed its doors. Operated by the nonprofit Samadhi, the location had been accommodating individuals facing homelessness since it opened in early 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Housing
Metzger Announce 2025 Funding Opportunity for Housing Projects Published on February 27, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced that the Ulster County Housing Action Fund (HAF) will open its second funding round on March 7, with applications due by May 16. The HAF will be accepting applications for a wide variety of project types intended to support construction, development, revitalization and preservation of housing that is both affordable and sustainable. Tagged as: , County Executive, Housing
Laura Nordstrom Appointed Director of Housing and Homelessness Published on January 07, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has appointed Laura Nordstrom to the new position of Director of Housing and Homelessness in the Department of Social Services (DSS). Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing
Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing at Golden Hill Published on October 21, 2024 New York State Homes and Community Renewal, in partnership with Ulster County, the City of Kingston, and project co-developers Pennrose and Family of Woodstock, jointly celebrated the start of construction for Golden Hill Apartments on October 18, on-site in Kingston. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing
Applications Open 9/17 for $5M in Grants for ‘Plus One’ Home Program Published on September 09, 2024 Ulster County is partnering with RUPCO and eight municipalities to launch Round 2 of the ‘Plus One’ Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program, which provides financial assistance to Ulster County homeowners for the construction or rehabilitation of code-compliant ADUs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing
Metzger Lauds Legislature's Approval of Eviction Prevention Program Published on August 23, 2024 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger issued a statement today applauding the Legislature's passage this week of a resolution enabling the County to expand its Eviction Prevention Program and offer additional supports to rent-burdened County residents. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing