OCFC & OCIDA Finance and Board of Directors Meetings will be held on October 28, 2026, at the Orange County Government Center in Goshen, starting at 4:00 PM. View Calendar

Could IDA incentives help ease the housing shortage crisis?

As the Hudson Valley grapples with a mounting housing affordability crisis, Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) may emerge as an innovative part of the solution. Traditionally focused on fostering economic growth through commercial and industrial development, IDAs like the Orange County Industrial Development Agency are now exploring whether their financial tools could help alleviate housing challenges.