Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8208: Requires persons with housing vouchers be informed of their rights and provided with a bill of such rights

This bill requires that individuals receiving housing vouchers and other forms of housing assistance are informed of their rights. It mandates that governmental and non-profit entities administering these programs provide a written "bill of rights" to current and prospective tenants. This document will detail protections against lawful source of income discrimination and available remedies. The bill of rights must be accessible online and provided in English and the 11 most common non-English languages spoken in the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates informed tenant rights and protections against income discrimination, strengthening tenant safeguards under housing assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 538: Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

Prohibits persons whose income is greater than one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income from occupying certain housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets income cap at 125% AMI for housing, ensuring affordability for lower-income tenants and aligning with tenant protection policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4968: Relates to establishing a presumption of eligibility for housing and temporary shelter placement for those who lost employment due to a non-essential business shutdown

Relates to establishing a presumption of eligibility for housing and temporary shelter placement for those who lost employment due to a non-essential business shutdown.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes presumption of eligibility for housing/shelter for job-loss victims due to shutdowns, directly advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6469: Grants domestic violence victims the same preference as granted to any other class of applicants

Requires the New York city housing authority, in reviewing applicants, to grant domestic violence victims the same preference as granted to any other class of applicants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures domestic violence victims receive equal housing application preference, preventing discrimination in tenant access90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5200: Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation

Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation; establishes after reporting such authority shall have 15 days to remediate such reported mold.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates NYC Housing Authority to remediate mold within 15 days of reporting, strengthening tenant protections by ensuring timely response to health hazards in housing.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 23: Expands a certain tax credit for farmers to include the cost of construction of housing for farm workers

S 23 expands an existing tax credit for farmers to include the cost of constructing housing for farm workers. This change directly affects farmers who build residential housing for their employees, allowing them to claim the credit for construction materials and labor. The bill amends tax law to explicitly add "construction of residential housing occupied by farm workers" to the list of eligible expenses under the credit, which previously covered farm-related equipment and property. Farmers must still meet other requirements, such as property situs in the state and use in farming operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for farmers, providing tax relief for housing construction costs, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tax credit for farm worker housing construction, directly incentivizing affordable housing development for low-income workers through financial support.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationS 23 expands tax credits for farm worker housing, indirectly benefiting immigrant farm workers by improving their living conditions and supporting their integration.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax credit for farm worker housing construction, directly improving living conditions for agricultural workers under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Tags Agriculture

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5194: Requires each town, village, and city to develop a "housing action plan for everyone"

Requires each town, village, and city to develop a "housing action plan for everyone", including consideration of local needs and specific strategies to address those local needs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly requires municipalities to develop housing action plans addressing local needs, advancing affordable housing strategies and development planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5002: Directs the commissioner of the New York state division of housing and community renewal to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the low-income housing tax credit

Directs the commissioner of the New York state division of housing and community renewal to promulgate rules and regulations to provide a taxpayer or entity having applied for the low-income housing tax credit and certified by the division of housing and community renewal with a notice of placement on a waiting list upon the submission of a completed application.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes rules for low-income housing tax credit, enabling tax relief for affordable housing projects85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rules for low-income housing tax credit, enabling funding for affordable housing development through tax incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3446: Requires each town, village, and city to develop a "housing action plan for everyone"

Requires each town, village, and city to develop a "housing action plan for everyone", including consideration of local needs and specific strategies to address those local needs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates local housing action plans addressing community needs, advancing affordable housing strategies through required municipal planning.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 799: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates revolving loan fund for mixed-income housing development via low-interest loans, directly advancing affordable housing funding and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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