Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 12, 2026

S 5226: Sets standards for advertising deeply affordable housing

This bill establishes clear standards for advertising housing as "deeply affordable." It defines such housing as units affordable to households earning 60% or less of the local area median income (as calculated by HUD). Advertisers - including developers and landlords - may not falsely label non-compliant housing as "deeply affordable," and must clearly disclose the percentage or number of deeply affordable units when marketing buildings with both affordable and market-rate units. Government agencies must also follow these rules when promoting housing availability. The law does not change eligibility for tax credits or grants but requires all advertising under those programs to comply with these new standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents false advertising of affordable housing, ensuring accurate representation of deeply affordable units per HUD income standards, aligning with tenant protection and transparency goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1577: Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to certain rules

Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to rules with the purpose or effect to increase or decrease the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning or selling a single family residence or a multi-unit housing development, either directly or indirectly.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires impact notes for rules affecting housing costs, promoting transparency to advance affordability by analyzing cost impacts of regulations on housing development and ownership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1492: Relates to low or moderate income housing projects

Relates to low or moderate income housing developments; allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments; provides for an appeals process to the division of housing and community renewal; creates a state zoning board of appeals within the division to hear such appeals; directs the division to conduct a study to integrate low income housing tax credit applications with the zoning application process under this act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIntegrates low-income housing tax credit applications with zoning, facilitating tax credit access for affordable housing development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables zoning approvals for affordable housing projects, creates state appeals process, and integrates tax credit applications - directly advancing housing development access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6135: Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state

Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state; provides that moneys of the fund shall be expended solely to carry out the affordable home ownership development program exclusively for community land trusts; defines community land trusts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new acquisition fund for community land trusts, directing state spending toward affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates fund for community land trusts' affordable home ownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4058: Relates to low or moderate income housing projects

Relates to low or moderate income housing developments; allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments; provides for an appeals process to the division of housing and community renewal; creates a state zoning board of appeals within the division to hear such appeals; directs the division to conduct a study to integrate low income housing tax credit applications with the zoning application process under this act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows zoning boards to approve affordable housing, creates appeals process, and integrates tax credits with zoning - directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4414: Establishes an optional local tax exemption for affordable multi-family housing, to be implemented based on regional recommendations developed by the division of housing and community renewal

Establishes an optional local tax exemption for affordable multi-family housing, to be implemented by cities, towns and villages based on recommendations developed by the division of housing and community renewal for each economic development region.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for affordable housing, reducing local tax burden on multi-family developments targeting lower-income housing, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption incentivizes affordable housing development by reducing costs for multi-family projects, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 27: Requires municipalities to include a housing needs assessment using the HUD median income calculations in their comprehensive plans

Requires municipalities to include an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment to establish a data-based foundation for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the municipality, utilizing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development median income calculations, in their comprehensive plans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates data-driven housing needs assessments using HUD income metrics to establish foundation for affordable housing creation/preservation in municipal plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5905: Requires affordable housing units to be equally distributed throughout building projects

This bill requires new housing projects with affordable units to spread them evenly throughout the building(s), rather than concentrating them on specific floors or sections. It also mandates that affordable units have equal access to shared facilities, entrances, and exits as regular-priced apartments. Large cities (over 1 million people) may temporarily waive these rules for specific projects via city council vote. The law applies immediately to projects still under construction when it takes effect, and existing projects must comply with the access requirements upon completion.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates even distribution of affordable units and equal access to facilities, preventing segregation and strengthening tenant protections per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6091: Provides a unified funding point advantage for developers creating housing units that provide certain affordable housing

Provides a unified funding point advantage for developers creating housing units that provide certain affordable housing which is intended for and dedicated to municipal workers who currently reside in shelters or homeless persons programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides unified funding mechanism for affordable housing development, directing public resources toward essential housing programs for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides funding advantage for affordable housing dedicated to municipal workers in shelters/homeless programs, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8107: Subsidizes closing costs for low income current tenants who are purchasing a home

Calls for the state to subsidize a portion of closing costs for certain individuals who have been tenants of public housing projects or rent subsidized housing for the previous five years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSubsidizes closing costs for low-income tenants transitioning to homeownership, directly increasing affordable housing access for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Tenant Rights

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