Kingston (City)

Bronze Certified

UCHSCI Municipal Coordinator

The designated Ulster County Housing Smart Communities Initiative contact for Kingston (City) (Ulster) is:

Name: Bartek Starodaj

Title: Director of Housing Initiative, City of Kingston

Contact: (845) 334-3928 bstarodaj@kingston-ny.gov

UCHSCI Municipal HSCI Task Force Members

Stefanie Sickler

Julie Jones

John Olsson

Noe Del Cid

Alan Britt

Evgeniya Fedotova

Andrea Chrisjohn

Brian Schneider

John Sharp

Barbara Hill

Certification Actions

Checked boxes mean that UCHSCI Certification Action has been submitted, has met, and was approved by UCHSCI Admin. Need help? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

Join the Program: pass a resolution, designate a HSCI coordinator, register on the HSCI website

Uploaded Supporting Documentation:

City of Kingston - Housing Smart Communities Initiative Resolution

Establish A Community Outreach and Educational Campaign On the Importance of Developing a Range of Housing Options

Create a Municipal Housing Action Plan

Implement Upzoning and Mandatory Affordability

Adopt an Affordable Housing Overlay

Streamline the Development Approval Process

Promote the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Issue Requests for Concepts/Proposals to Encourage Housing Development

Adopt Green Building Energy Code and Site Design Guidelines

Adopt Existing Real Property Tax Laws

Implement a Housing Rehab Program

Create Innovative Housing Solutions