New York Rider to Lease for Low Income Projects is a program created by the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal (NOSHER). It is designed to help low-income households in New York State obtain housing through lease agreements. There are two types of New York Rider to Lease for Low Income Projects: Tenant-based and Unit-based. Tenant-Based Riders allow tenants to move into a unit rented by the landlord, with the tenant responsible for paying rent directly to the landlord. Unit-Based Riders allow eligible tenants to rent a unit owned or managed by the landlord, with the landlord responsible for paying rent to the tenant. Both Rider programs provide low-income households with the opportunity to obtain quality, safe, and affordable housing. Eligibility requirements for the Rider programs include the household's income and size, as well as the unit's condition and location.