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Community Development
The Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency “(CDA)" is a public benefit corporation established in 1964 pursuant to Title 16 Sec 585 to address problems of urban decay. Originally known as the Urban Renewal Agency, the name was changed to Community Development Agency by State Law in 1980. The Agency is led by it's own Board of Directors which is chaired by the Village Mayor. The selection of the Directors is ratified by the Village Board of Trustees.
The Community Development Agency's function is to plan and implement programs involving the rehabilitation of both the residential and commercial sectors of the village, foster economic growth, provide assistance to public service organizations, eliminate blight and improve opportunities for low & moderate income citizens. The CDA's major programs include:
- Special Economic Development
- Construction of Affordable Housing
- Homeowner's Assistance Program
- Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
- Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program
- Facade Improvement Program
- Public Facilities and Improvement
- Micro-Enterprise Incubator Program
Claude Gooding
Commissioner
(516) 485-5737
75 Clinton Street, Hempstead, New York 11550