Housing

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3492: Enacts the sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act

Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits SEQR environmental reviews for housing projects, weakening regulatory oversight despite sprawl prevention intent.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes affordable housing via SEQR exemptions to streamline residential construction and prevent sprawl, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1507: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

This bill requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances at up to 100% of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) fair market rent (FMR) for a recipient's unit size in their district. It directly affects low-income housing recipients who receive shelter assistance through local social services districts. The key provision mandates that allowances cover the recipient's actual rent obligation, capped at HUD's current FMR for their specific area and unit size. This change ensures assistance aligns with local rental market rates rather than fixed or lower rates. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates local districts to cover up to 100% of HUD FMR for shelter allowances, ensuring adequate funding for low-income housing assistance programs.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates shelter allowances cover up to 100% of HUD's FMR, ensuring low-income recipients' rent obligations are met without excessive out-of-pocket costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7478: Establishes a housing infrastructure tax credit to provide a credit of up to ten percent of costs for infrastructure projects

Establishes a housing infrastructure tax credit to provide a credit of up to ten percent of costs for infrastructure projects related to the construction of new homes or multiple dwellings commenced and completed within a specific time period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing tax burden for housing infrastructure projects, providing tax relief to incentivize development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for housing infrastructure projects incentivizes new home construction, directly supporting housing development and supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4432: Relates to rental discrimination based upon consumer credit history

Relates to rental discrimination based upon consumer credit history; prohibits a person from refusing to rent or lease or otherwise to deny to or withhold from any person or group of persons housing accommodations because of the consumer credit history of such person or persons, or to represent that any housing accommodation is not available for rental or lease when in fact it is so available; defines consumer credit history.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rental discrimination based on credit history, strengthening tenant protections against unfair housing practices per bill's explicit prohibition of denial of housing for credit reasons.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3907: Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects for tenant group meetings without the imposition of a fee

Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects by tenant groups, committees or organizations without the imposition of a fee providing that the meeting is peacefully conducted, during reasonable hours, does not obstruct any access, and the space is reserved three days in advance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes fees for tenant group meetings in common areas, strengthening tenant organizing rights and communication access within housing authority projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 126: Relates to legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions

Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides free legal aid to prevent foreclosure, protecting homeowners' property rights and housing stability per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6265: Establishes the New York State Social Housing Development Authority

Establishes the New York State social housing development authority as a public benefit corporation to increase the supply of permanently affordable housing in the state through the acquisition of land and renovation or rehabilitation of existing real property, and through the construction of new, permanently affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes authority to increase permanently affordable housing supply via renovation, construction, and land acquisition, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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