Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 1163: Prohibits rent minimums in mortgages

This bill prohibits mortgage lenders from penalizing borrowers (mortgagors) for not setting high enough rental rates on properties securing a mortgage. It makes any mortgage clause that charges fees, causes default, or penalizes low rents void and unenforceable. The law applies immediately to all mortgages, including those issued, renewed, or modified before the bill's passage. It directly affects all homeowners with mortgages on rental properties by preventing lenders from leveraging rent levels to enforce loan terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents lenders from penalizing low rents, enabling lower rental rates and increasing affordability for tenants on mortgage-backed rental properties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 712: Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing

This bill prohibits state agencies from setting time limits on stays at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing (defined as shared facilities operated by state/local agencies or contractors where people stay over 96 hours). It requires agencies to allow individuals or families to remain in shelter unless there is imminent danger or the person requests a transfer. The law applies to all state-operated shelters and contracted providers, with the exception that residents must maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance. It takes effect immediately and directly affects homeless individuals and families using these facilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits time limits in homeless shelters, allowing indefinite stays unless danger or transfer requested, directly supporting homeless housing access and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 871: Establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing

Bill S 871 establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing. It requires local housing authorities to give these survivors the same priority as other vulnerable groups, such as the disabled, elderly, and homeless. To qualify, a survivor must either continue to face domestic violence in their current home or have left due to violence and not be living in standard permanent housing. For applicants with the same priority status, housing authorities will select based on the date and time their application was received.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrioritizes domestic violence survivors for public housing access, strengthening tenant protections and addressing homelessness for vulnerable groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 297: Expands a certain tax credit for farmers to include the cost of construction of housing for farm workers

This bill expands an existing tax credit for farmers to cover the cost of constructing housing for farm workers. It specifically allows farmers to claim the credit for standard construction materials and labor used to build residential housing occupied by workers employed in their farming operations. The change modifies the tax law to include housing construction under the "eligible costs" for the credit, which previously applied only to equipment and production-related property. This directly affects farmers who build housing for their agricultural workforce in New York. The policy change is a straightforward expansion of an existing tax incentive, with no new eligibility requirements beyond the current credit framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for farmers to cover housing construction costs, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators for fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax credit to fund farm worker housing construction, directly advancing affordable housing for vulnerable workers through tax incentives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands tax credit for farm housing construction, directly improving employment conditions and housing standards for agricultural workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4218: Relates to providing veterans' housing

Relates to providing veterans' housing; requires state agencies that provide shelter to homeless veterans to do so based on federal housing first principles without preconditions or barriers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires state agencies to provide homeless veterans' housing without barriers, directly addressing homelessness per housing topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates state agencies to provide veterans' housing without barriers, advancing access to housing services for homeless veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Employment Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3937: Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing

This bill prohibits state agencies from setting time limits for stays in homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing (shared facilities for over 96 hours). It directly affects homeless individuals and families using state-run or contracted shelters, requiring providers to allow continuous stays unless there's imminent danger or a voluntary move. The law mandates that residents maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance under existing rules. It applies to all state and local agencies operating such facilities, with no exceptions for arbitrary time restrictions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits time limits in homeless shelters, ensuring continuous housing access for vulnerable populations, directly advancing homelessness support95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 107: Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit

This bill (S 107) grants tenant associations in "assisted rental housing" (buildings with federal/state rent controls or subsidies) the right to purchase their building before it converts to market-rate housing. Tenant associations representing at least 60% of occupied units can submit a written offer to buy at the property's appraised value within 120 days of a potential sale, before the owner accepts a third-party offer. The bill defines "affordable" as rents not exceeding 30% of household income or prior rent restrictions, and requires the purchase to maintain long-term affordability. It applies specifically to properties participating in programs like Section 8 or HUD-subsidized housing, giving tenants priority to prevent displacement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGrants tenant associations right to purchase building before market conversion, preserving affordable housing by preventing displacement and maintaining rent controls in assisted housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 2697: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent pricing, preventing potential unfair tenant exploitation and strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits algorithmic rent pricing, regulating tech use to prevent unfair practices and protect tenants - aligns with consumer protection regulation in tech applications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 256: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states state policy to increase affordable housing options, directly aligning with support indicators for advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4309: Authorizes labor unions to work with the city of New York to finance the construction of affordable housing for its members

This bill allows New York City to partner with labor unions representing city employees to finance affordable housing exclusively for those union members. It requires housing units to be occupied by city employees meeting specific criteria: at least one resident must work for the city, live there over half the year, and have combined household income below 125% of the area median income. Leases automatically terminate if residents no longer meet these income or residency requirements. The bill creates a formal mechanism for unions and the city to collaborate on housing projects without conflicting with existing laws. (Summary based on §1154 of the bill text and official abstract.)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes financing for affordable housing exclusively for city employees meeting income/residency criteria, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides affordable housing access exclusively for unionized city employees meeting income/residency criteria, enhancing worker benefits and housing stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Collective Bargaining

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