Employer Assisted Housing Program (EAHP)

Adelphi University is pleased to participate in the Employer Assisted Housing Program (EAHP) with the Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. to offer full-time employees with 3 years of continuous full-time service (who meet program qualifications) down payment assistance and repair assistance to help buy a new home.

EAHP Benefits

• Financial Assistance: Down payment and repair assistance to help buy a new home.
• Employer Contribution: Adelphi University contributes $5,000 (taxable to the employee), with taxes withheld from the employee’s paycheck within the calendar year of receipt.
• Funding Sources: Additional funds come from Nassau and Suffolk County, New York State, and Adelphi University.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the EAHP, applicants must:

• Purchase a pre-existing single-family house, co-op, or condominium within Nassau or Suffolk County that appraises at or below guideline requirements.
• Occupy the property as a principal residence.
• Have an annual income meeting the program’s income guidelines.
• Be a full-time employee in good standing with three years of continuous full-time service.
• Meet other program guidelines as defined by funding sources.

Application Process

1. To determine eligibility, employees must download and complete the EAHP Eligibility Verification Form
2. Once eligibility has been determined, the program application will be sent to the employee by the Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc.

Adelphi University will only provide an employer contribution for employees who are approved through this program.