Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9796: Relates to prohibiting pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership

Prohibits pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership where over fifty percent of the units are shareholder occupied.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes financial barriers (pre-payment penalties) for cooperative housing, enhancing affordability and financial flexibility for homeowners.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9820: Authorizes the city of Olean assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts)

Authorizes the city of Oleans assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts) for all of the 2025-2026 school taxes and all of the 2025 general taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants a property tax exemption, providing tax relief and reducing the fiscal burden on the specified organization.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption to Operation Warm Hearts, an organization focused on providing housing assistance, thereby supporting affordable housing efforts.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11084: Relates to requiring resident councils to maintain websites with certain information

Provides that every resident council shall maintain a website and shall post on such website such resident council's budgets and spending of tenant participation activity funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires resident councils to disclose budgets and spending, enhancing tenant transparency and accountability in housing management.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10974: Relates to establishing distinctive "Women Veterans" license plates and the women veterans support fund

Relates to establishing distinctive "Women Veterans" plates and the women veterans support fund; establishes that moneys of the fund will be used for women veteran homelessness, counseling and other programs that support women veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated fund to support women veterans, indicating increased funding for public services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds programs to address women veteran homelessness, directly supporting housing stability.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a dedicated fund and license plates to support women veterans, explicitly funding homelessness and counseling programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9732: Authorizes the board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing

Permits libraries occupying or possessing public land to develop, lease, or use such property for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing; provides that such use aligns with libraries' educational purposes, represents a valid exercise of the trustees' power, and is in the best interests of the libraries.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes libraries to construct affordable mixed-use housing, directly advancing housing supply.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 9674: Authorizes cities and towns, except New York city, to establish community housing funds

Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community housing funds; authorizes such cities and towns to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in such funds; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes cities to impose a real estate transfer tax to fund community housing, directly increasing revenue for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes cities to establish community housing funds via real estate transfer taxes, directly funding affordable housing initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 9914: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates dedicating units to rent regulation after demolition/renovation, directly increasing affordable housing supply and protecting tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10992: Relates to priority applicants and inspection of units under the housing access voucher pilot program

Relates to priority applicants and inspection of units under the housing access voucher pilot program; provides that priority shall be given both to applicants who are homeless and who are at risk of losing their federal rental subsidy; provides that housing access voucher local administrators shall inspect units for which a housing assistance payment contract is established.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands priority for homeless applicants and mandates unit inspections, directly protecting vulnerable tenants and strengthening housing assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11136: Creates shared housing rooming units in new class A multiple dwellings or buildings converted to class A multiple dwellings

Creates shared housing rooming units in new class A multiple dwellings or buildings converted to class A multiple dwellings; creates new regulations in the New York city building codes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates shared housing rooming units in new Class A multiple dwellings, expanding affordable housing options and increasing housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9679: Establishes the block by block homeownership program

Establishes the block by block homeownership program to provide capital subsidies for the purpose of constructing, preserving, and rehabilitating one- to two- family dwellings throughout the state, outside of NYC.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a program to fund construction and preservation of one- to two-family dwellings, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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