Citywide affordable-housing requirement that applies in CPC-mapped 'MIH areas'. Developers in these areas must include 20-30% permanently affordable units (or pay into the affordable housing fund) when creating new residential capacity.
MIH
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing
NYC Zoning Program
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH)
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing is a New York City zoning program known by the abbreviation MIH. Citywide affordable-housing requirement that applies in CPC-mapped 'MIH areas'. Developers in these areas must include 20-30% permanently affordable units (or pay into the affordable housing fund) when creating new residential capacity.
Quick Facts
- Abbreviation
- MIH
- Key sections
- 4
- Related programs
- 2
What does MIH do?
Which ZR sections govern MIH?
3 key sections cover this program.
Frequently Asked
What is Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH)?
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) is a New York City zoning program. Citywide affordable-housing requirement that applies in CPC-mapped 'MIH areas'. Developers in these areas must include 20-30% permanently affordable units (or pay into the affordable housing fund) when creating new residential capacity.
Which Zoning Resolution sections govern MIH?
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing is governed by §23-154, §27-10, §27-12, §27-13 of the New York City Zoning Resolution. Each section provides specific rules, eligibility, and limits.
How does MIH relate to other NYC zoning programs?
MIH interacts with UAP, QRS. Each related program has its own eligibility criteria, but they can stack in some cases — consult an attorney or city planner for project-specific guidance.
Related Programs
Building under MIH?
Ask MuniMind about eligibility, FAR bonuses, and recent cases.