Updates value capture mechanisms for NYC and the MTA
S 4203 updates New York City and MTA value capture mechanisms, making temporary 2016 provisions permanent. It requires municipalities to publish two analyses before public hearings: property value increase projections and transportation engineering data, in machine-readable formats, along with public comment processes. The bill allows cities to use methods like tax increment financing, special transportation assessments, or land value taxation to capture increased property values from transit projects, limiting charges to actual project benefits. This directly affects NYC municipalities and the MTA when funding mass transportation capital projects through local revenue mechanisms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill amends the law to make temporary value capture mechanisms permanent and extends the duration of transparency requirements for New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It also updates the list of allowable funding methods to include a broader range of revenue tools.
Scope change
The bill changes the scope from a temporary, time-limited pilot program to a permanent statutory requirement, ensuring these funding mechanisms continue indefinitely.
TIMELINE
Removed the expiration date of April 1, 2025, making the value capture mechanisms permanent.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the legislative language to extend transparency and reporting requirements rather than letting them expire.
Added a requirement for the municipal corporation or authority to notify community boards and elected representatives at least 45 days before holding public hearings.
FISCAL
Reorganized and clarified the list of allowable value capture methods, including tax increment financing, special transportation assessments, land value taxation, and combinations thereof.
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May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4203A
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
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