Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3446: Requires each town, village, and city to develop a "housing action plan for everyone"

Requires each town, village, and city to develop a "housing action plan for everyone", including consideration of local needs and specific strategies to address those local needs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates local housing action plans addressing community needs, advancing affordable housing strategies through required municipal planning.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 799: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates revolving loan fund for mixed-income housing development via low-interest loans, directly advancing affordable housing funding and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6519: Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to conduct a study to examine the efficacy of the creation of a statewide affordable housing agency

Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the director of the budget and the commissioner of taxation and finance, to conduct a study to examine the efficacy of the creation of a statewide affordable housing agency whose sole mission is to directly build affordable housing utilizing state funds and employing residents of the state to accomplish such construction of affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs study to create agency solely focused on building affordable housing with state funds, aligning with funding/advancing indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4267: Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program

Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program to provide flexibility and incentives for businesses which rehabilitate historic properties to further promote the development of affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit transfer program for historic property rehab, providing tax relief incentives to businesses promoting affordable housing development through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tax credit for rehabilitating historic properties to promote affordable housing development, directly advancing housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 851: 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 & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing liability for housing infrastructure, aligning with tax relief support indicator90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for infrastructure projects related to new home construction supports housing development and encourages new housing supply.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7123: Relates to the reduction of taxes pursuant to shelter rent

This bill allows cities with a population over one million to reduce property taxes on qualifying affordable housing projects to zero percent. For other cities, it permits local governments to set taxes to zero percent upon approval. The tax exemption requires annual consent from the local legislative body, expires every ten years, and reverts to a minimum 10% tax rate if not renewed. It applies to projects financed through limited-profit housing programs and remains in effect as long as the project's mortgage loans are outstanding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces property taxes to zero percent for affordable housing projects, providing direct tax relief for qualifying developments targeting lower-income housing needs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for affordable housing projects, directly reducing costs to incentivize development and increase housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2083: 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 · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 939: Establishes a fund for the creation of affordable housing

This bill creates a voluntary tax contribution option on New York state income tax returns to fund affordable housing specifically for veterans and seniors. Taxpayers can choose to donate any whole dollar amount without reducing their tax liability, with all contributions directed to the new "Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors Fund." The fund, managed by the tax commissioner, veterans' affairs director, and comptroller, must be used exclusively for affordable housing projects serving these groups, with annual reports detailing how funds were spent and distributed. The bill requires yearly spending reports to state officials and the public, ensuring transparency in fund utilization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax contribution creates new fund for affordable housing, increasing public service funding through tax mechanisms without reducing liability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates dedicated fund for affordable housing targeting veterans/seniors, explicitly advancing housing access through voluntary tax contributions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated fund for veteran housing via voluntary tax contributions, directly funding housing services for veterans as specified in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Income Tax Affordable Housing Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3100: Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit

This bill gives tenant associations in assisted rental housing the right to be the first to purchase their building if the owner plans to convert it (e.g., stop offering affordable rents). To qualify, a tenant association must form with support from at least 60% of tenants and notify the owner and housing division. If a third party makes a "bona fide offer" to buy the building, the tenant association can match that offer or purchase it at the appraised value. The bill applies specifically to properties with federal, state, or city rent restrictions that keep housing affordable for low-income households.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves affordable housing by granting tenant associations first right to purchase their building, preventing conversion to non-affordable units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3072: Requires certain affordable housing units to be subject to rent stabilization

Requires affordable housing units that are subject to the provisions of the Affordable New York Housing Program to be subject to rent stabilization at the end of the tax abatement and extended affordability period; provides that units subject to tax exemptions or abatements pursuant to other laws be subject to rent stabilization at the expiration of such tax exemptions or abatements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates rent stabilization for affordable housing units after tax abatement ends, protecting tenants from rent hikes and preserving affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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