Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc.

Street Address:
PO Box 157
103 Hand Ave.
Elizabethtown, NY 12932


Phone: 518-873-6888
Fax: 518-873-9102
Website: www.hapec.org

Alan S. Hipps, Executive Director

Contact Name: Alan S Hipps
Phone: 518-873-6888
Fax: 518-873-9102
Email: alan@hapec.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 17 

Background
Founded in 1976 and incorporated in 1978 to implement the HUD Section 8 rent subsidy program and to respond to the greater housing needs of the county. HAPEC now provides an extensive array of housing and community development programs designed to enhance the quality of life for the residents of both Clinton and Essex Counties. Today the program offerings include direct homeownership services, home repair services, rent subsidy, mulit-family development, and commercial development. Also, HAPEC has conducted a number of community service projects including: community medical clinic, town library, town boat launch, central business district planning, and comprehensive improvements to central business districts. In 2007 HAPEC became the administrator of the newly formed Adirondack Community Housing Trust. The New organization will provide service throughout the NYS Adirondack Park.

Mission
HAPEC was founded in 1976 with the mission of recognizing community development and housing needs, advocating change, and responding to opportunities. HAPEC's efforts to respond to this challenge encompass a broad array of housing services including: rehabilitation of over 1,400 homes occupied by lower-income families; administering 580 units of subsidized rental housing; construction scores of new homes; placement of over 300 first-time home buyers; and developing numerous multi-family rental properties throughout Essex County.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $2,725,069

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 93 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 70 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 23 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 25 rental units.
  • Invested $12,253 in the community through Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $3,522,825 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $3,535,078.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    5/22/2007 Preservation League of NYS, USDA/RD, GOSC Best Practices

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Planning

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Community Health Services

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Disposition of Foreclosed Property

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  •  Reverse Mortgage

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Energy Conservation Programs

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Indoor Environment Quality

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  •  Renewable Energy Resources

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Housing for Veterans

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Edward FinnertyBoard TreasurerBusinessChamplain National BankAttorney
    Joel FriedmanBoard TrusteeBusinessFriedman RealtyRealtor
    William B JohnstonBoard PresidentCounty GovernmentEssex CountyRetired County Planner
    Joseph W KellyBoard TrusteeFinancial InstitutionGlens Falls National BankVice President, Regional Branch Manager
    Marcy NevilleBoard TrusteeBusinessSole ProprietorPainter
    Starr PelerinBoard SecretaryBusinessGunning Agency Inc.Agent
    Sherman RandallBoard TrusteeBusinessNorth Country TeamHome Builder

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

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    Name:  Leonora Davis
    Phone:  212-269-6553x29
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