Applicability of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Program
New York City Zoning Resolution · Last amended Oct 29, 2025
New York City Zoning Resolution Section 115-05: Applicability of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Program.
In Downtown Jamaica, Queens, some areas require affordable housing. If you build extra apartment space there, a share must be permanently affordable — that's Mandatory Inclusionary Housing. Which blocks this applies to isn't guesswork: the exact areas are drawn on official maps in Appendix F. Check those maps to see if your site is covered.
Section 115-05 - Applicability of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Program
For the purposes of applying the Inclusionary Housing Program provisions set forth in Section 27-10 (ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING), inclusive, Mandatory Inclusionary Housing areas within the Special Downtown Jamaica District are shown on the maps in APPENDIX F of this Resolution.
Official source: View §115-05 on zr.planning.nyc.gov