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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS
November 24, 2025
County of Dutchess
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-486-3600/cdhousing@dutchessny.gov
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Dutchess.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 11, 2025, the County of Dutchess will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (PL 101-625), to undertake the following project:
Project Name: Locust Hill
Project Description: The project will consist of six (6) new construction buildings with a total of eighty (80) residential units. Building 1, will comprise of two (2) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units. Building 2, will comprise of two (2) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units. Building 3, will comprise of four (4) one-bedroom units and six (6) two-bedroom units. Building 4, will comprise of two (2) one-bedroom units, ten (10) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units. Building 5, will comprise of four (4) one-bedroom units, ten (10) two-bedroom units, and six (6) three-bedroom units. Building 6, will comprise of four (4) one-bedroom units, ten (10) two-bedroom units, and six (6) three-bedroom units. Of the projects eighty (80) units, eight (8) will be at 30% AMI, thirteen(13) will be at 50% AMI, forty-six (46) will be at 60% AMI, six (6) will be at 70% AMI, six (6) will be at 80%AMI, with one (1) non-rent bearing superintendent's unit. Thirty-four (34) units will be visitable and adaptable and twelve (12) units (15%) of the affordable units will be set aside for the special needs population of individuals or families with physical disabilities/traumatic brain injuries. Eight (8) units will be mobility adapted, and four (4) will be audio and visually adapted.
Project Cost: Total project cost is estimated to be $36,378,331 (HOME funds - $550,00.00)
Project Location: 50 Rhinecliff Rd., Rhinebeck, New York
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Dutchess has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the County of Dutchess, Department of Planning and Development, 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development at 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, or via email at cdhousing@dutchessny.gov. All comments received by December 10, 2025, will be considered by the County of Dutchess prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Dutchess certifies to HUD that Eoin Wrafter in his capacity as Commissioner of Dutchess County Planning and Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Dutchess to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Dutchess’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Dutchess; (b) the County of Dutchess has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Abigail Ford, Community Planning and Development Director, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development at 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3513, New York NY 10278, or via email to CPDRROFNYC@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Eoin Wrafter, Commissioner, Dutchess County Planning and Development
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Dutchess County Eviction Prevention Line
Dutchess County residents needing information about resources to help them avert eviction can call 211, or alternatively, 1-800-899-1479; choose to continue in English or Spanish; and press 7 to select the Dutchess Eviction Prevention Line. Specially trained 211 staff will ask tenants a series of questions and then provide them a customized list of programs which currently have funding and for which the tenant appears eligible based on the information provided; staff will also refer tenants to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, as appropriate. There is an online tool, with which residents can submit answers to the questions and receive a contact back from 211 with their customized resources.
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