Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2224: Relates to requiring affordable housing projects to calculate and only use the area median income for the specific county that the project is located in

Relates to requiring affordable housing projects to calculate and only use the area median income for the specific county that the project is located in for determining affordability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires county-specific median income for affordability calculations, making housing more accessible in lower-income areas by aligning standards with local economics.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3711: Prevents housing discrimination based on wage history, medical history, and health conditions

This bill amends New York's housing anti-discrimination law to explicitly prohibit landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent or sell housing based on a person's wage history, medical history, or health conditions. It adds these factors to the existing list of protected characteristics (like race, disability, or gender) in housing decisions. The law applies to all housing accommodations, including publicly-assisted housing, and bans both direct refusal and discriminatory inquiries about these protected factors. This creates a clear legal standard preventing housing discrimination tied to financial background or health status.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prohibits housing discrimination based on wage/medical/health factors, strengthening tenant protections per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5035: Relates to discharge planning to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release to community supervision

Relates to the department of correction and community supervision's role with respect to discharge planning to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release to community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates housing assistance for incarcerated individuals before release, directly reducing recidivism through reentry support, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly assists incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release, reducing homelessness risk for a vulnerable population, aligning with housing stability indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Homelessness

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7633: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant rent abatement for housing code violations, strengthening tenant protections and enforcing housing maintenance standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5978: Requires a certain percentage of affordable housing funded by the state be used for veterans and people with disabilities

Requires affordable housing funded by the state be used for veterans and people with disabilities, with each group receiving five percent of such affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 5% of state-funded affordable housing for veterans and people with disabilities, advancing targeted housing access for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates 5% of state-funded affordable housing for veterans, directly allocating resources to support their housing needs as a benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1483: Requires five percent of affordable housing units to be offered to veterans

This bill requires private housing developers building affordable units to reserve 5% of new units specifically for veterans. It directly affects all companies, corporations, and programs operating under the state's housing finance law. The key provision mandates that developers must set aside these units at the time of construction, with "veterans" defined by existing civil service law. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 5% of new affordable housing units for veterans, directly increasing targeted housing access and aligning with affordable housing expansion indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates 5% of affordable housing units for veterans, directly expanding housing access as a benefit per bill's explicit requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Veteran Employment Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2323: Directs the New York city housing authority to establish occupant protection plans for projects having lead paint

Directs the New York city housing authority to establish occupant protection plans for projects having lead paint and post and maintain signs in conspicuous locations at the affected projects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lead paint protection plans and signage for tenants, directly strengthening tenant safety in housing projects per topic's tenant protection indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 2707: Requires DHCR to develop a common application and web portal for certain funding, tax credits, loans, and grants for housing development

Requires DHCR to develop a common application and web portal for certain funding, tax credits, loans, and grants for housing; requires such application to be available upon request from relevant state agencies; requires such web portal to be manageable by relevant state agencies; makes relevant provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines access to housing development funding via unified portal, advancing housing program efficiency and accessibility90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7181: Authorizes study of housing programs for low and middle income families

Authorizes the state division of housing and community renewal to study housing programs for low and middle income families; provides for a moratorium on the voluntary dissolution of limited profit, limited dividend and redevelopment housing companies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMoratorium on dissolving housing companies protects existing affordable housing programs for low/middle-income families, directly advancing housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 1948: Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes grant program for affordable senior housing assistance, directly funding housing initiatives to advance affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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