Political

Smith Announces $7 Million for Dutchess Housing

Feb 11, 2026

POUGHKEEPSIE – Chair Yvette Valdés Smith announced that the Dutchess County Legislature has taken a major step towards finalizing the allocation of $7 million for projects in the Dutchess County Housing Trust Fund. Built in collaboration with local developers, these projects will provide hundreds of additional housing units, including affordable housing, across the county.

Chair Yvette Valdés Smith (D-Fishkill) said, “Tonight’s unanimous Environment Committee vote demonstrates the Legislature’s unwavering commitment to our affordability agenda and the residents of Dutchess County. I have been a proud member of the Housing Trust Fund advisory group, which works to ensure all our residents can afford to live here in Dutchess County today and into the future.”

“At a time when all Americans are facing rising costs,” Chair Valdés Smith continued, “this major investment in affordable housing units proves that local government can and will play a pivotal role in combating New York’s housing crisis. I look forward to the completion of these projects and to continuing to work with my colleagues to deliver on our affordability agenda through housing, public transit, EMS, and mental health programming.”

Lisa Kaul (D-Town of Poughkeepsie) stated, “Our seniors deserve to age in place, and our young people deserve the chance to build their futures here in Dutchess County. As Chair of the Environment Committee, I strongly support allocating funds for this diverse array of affordable housing that gives our residents real options to live and thrive in the community they love.”

The $7 million allocation will support the following projects:
• 9-13 Noxon Street (City of Poughkeepsie)
• Wallace Campus (City of Poughkeepsie)
• The Clinton Crest (City of Poughkeepsie)
• Morgan Avenue Apartments (City of Poughkeepsie)
• Two Cross (City of Beacon)
• Locust Hill (Town of Rhinebeck)
• Powder House Road (Town of Amenia).

The resolution passed unanimously at the Dutchess County Legislature’s Board meeting on Monday, February 9th.