Lottery Opens For Huntington Station Affordable Housing Condos

HUNTINGTON STATION, NY — The affordable housing lottery application process for Columbia Terrace in Huntington Station, which prioritizes veterans, was opened by the Huntington Community Development Agency (CDA), the town announced.

The 14-unit affordable housing condominium complex is at the corner of Columbia Street and Lowndes Avenue.

"After much work and anticipation, the Offering Plan for Columbia Terrace has been approved, and we will soon be able to see first-time veteran homebuyers move in to call these condos home," Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, chairman of the development agency, stated. "If you are a veteran and qualified to apply, we strongly encourage you to do so. This is one of very few, if not the only multiple affordable housing dwelling specifically for veterans in Suffolk County, which is home to the largest veterans population in New York."

The complex features eight two-bedroom units and six one-bedroom units. The land was purchased in partnership with the county for almost $800,000 in 2009 for the purpose of this project.

If you would like more information on the application process, you may check the Columbia Terrace page on the Town of Huntington website.

The priority for the process is:

• 1st Priority - Veterans who live or work in the Town of Huntington.
• 2nd Priority - Veterans who live or work outside the Town of Huntington.
• 3rd Priority - People who currently live or work in the Town of Huntington or have a parent, grandparent, child or grandchild living in the Town of Huntington.
• 4th Priority- People who do not meet the other priorities.

The lottery application process began Monday and is slated to end on Nov. 30. The lottery is scheduled for Dec. 8.

"This project has been in the works since 2009, and thanks to funding through the New York Empire State Development Restore grant and a Suffolk County Jumpstart grant, homeownership for these veterans can finally be a reality," Leah M. Jefferson, director of the CDA, stated.

NYS Empire State Development provided a $1.56 million restore grant, while sidewalk improvements were made using a $250,000 Suffolk County Jumpstart grant.

Lipsky Building Construction submitted the winning bid, and construction was started in late 2018. Certificates of occupancy were obtained in December 2020.