Community Preservation Fund Archives

08.01.2022 News

East End CPF revenues on the decline overall, but North Fork still fared well

Community Preservation Fund revenues for the five East End towns during the first six months of 2022 are 5.3% lower than they were for the same period in 2021,...

03.16.2022 Government

Southold Town Board starts discussion about community housing fund referendum

The Southold Town Board indicated plans to hire a consultant to help lay out a blueprint for community housing funds ahead of a potential referendum in November. In October,...

10.05.2021 Government

East End leaders urge passage of transfer tax to help fund affordable housing

More than 35 East End leaders and organizations have signed a letter urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to approve legislation that would establish a community housing fund for...

09.30.2020 Government

Report: Community Preservation Fund has seen record increase so far in 2020

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund revenues are at record levels through the first eight months of 2020, according to a new report released by State Assemblyman Fred Thiele’s office....

03.01.2019 Government

Board discusses affordable housing proposal, supervisor says it’s up to voters

Town Board members discussed a proposal that would provide affordable housing assistance in the five East End towns through money raised from the Community Preservation Fund.

02.01.2019 Government

Legislation introduced to establish East End Town Community Housing Fund

New legislation introduced by Assemblyman Fred Thiele (I-Sag Harbor) could allow the five East End towns to establish a Town Community Housing Fund. If created, the fund could be...

11.22.2016 Government

Should Southold use CPF program for historic home incentives?

As Southold Town uses its Community Preservation Fund to buy land and development rights for open space, some people are asking why that money can’t also be spent on a $1,000 annual bonus...

11.10.2016 Government

Town considers raising income requirements for CPF exemption

Only 17 properties in Southold Town would currently qualify for an exemption to the 2-percent land transfer tax that funds the Community Preservation Fund, according to an analysis done for...

11.08.2016 Government

On night of Trump win, Zeldin makes history

Hours before President-elect Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech Tuesday night — and prior to polls closing in states he won like Alaska, Montana and Idaho — the victory...

09.09.2016 Government

Campaign launched to urge voter approval of CPF extension

After deciding between Trump and Clinton, remember to flip the ballot on Election Day.

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