Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 256: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states state policy to increase affordable housing options, directly aligning with support indicators for advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4309: Authorizes labor unions to work with the city of New York to finance the construction of affordable housing for its members

This bill allows New York City to partner with labor unions representing city employees to finance affordable housing exclusively for those union members. It requires housing units to be occupied by city employees meeting specific criteria: at least one resident must work for the city, live there over half the year, and have combined household income below 125% of the area median income. Leases automatically terminate if residents no longer meet these income or residency requirements. The bill creates a formal mechanism for unions and the city to collaborate on housing projects without conflicting with existing laws. (Summary based on §1154 of the bill text and official abstract.)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes financing for affordable housing exclusively for city employees meeting income/residency criteria, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides affordable housing access exclusively for unionized city employees meeting income/residency criteria, enhancing worker benefits and housing stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1574: Initiates a five-year moratorium on the dissolution of any urban rental Mitchell-Lama company and establishes a Mitchell-Lama housing program study

This bill halts the voluntary dissolution of urban rental Mitchell-Lama housing companies for five years, preventing these developments from closing and protecting affordable housing for current residents. It also mandates a state study by New York Homes and Community Renewal to examine program preservation, expansion, financing models, income criteria, and geographic planning for Mitchell-Lama housing. The study will produce a preliminary report within two years and a final report with recommendations within four years. These provisions directly affect Mitchell-Lama housing companies, their residents, and future affordable housing policy in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingHalts dissolution of affordable Mitchell-Lama housing, protects current residents, mandates study for program preservation/expansion - directly advances affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7107: Authorizes labor unions to work with the city of New York to finance the construction of affordable housing for its members

This bill allows New York City to partner with labor unions representing city employees to finance affordable housing exclusively for those workers. It requires housing units to be occupied by city employees earning under 125% of the area median income and residing in the unit more than half the year. Leases must be renewed only if occupants continue meeting these income and residency criteria. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates affordable housing for city employees under 125% AMI via union-city financing, directly advancing housing affordability through targeted financing and occupancy requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides housing benefits for city employees via union partnerships, directly enhancing worker employment standards and financial stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 733: 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 HousingCreates low-interest loans to fund mixed-income housing development, directly advancing affordable housing goals through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5350: Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands public housing eligibility to veterans of recent conflicts with service-connected disabilities, increasing access to affordable housing through preference policies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' public housing eligibility to include recent conflicts and mandates preference for veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly advancing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1729: Creates an affordable housing relief fund program to preserve affordable multifamily residential properties located in New York state

This bill creates a new Affordable Housing Relief Fund Program administered by New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It provides forgivable loans (0% interest, no payments for 10 years) of up to $50,000 per income-restricted unit to preserve distressed, 100% affordable multifamily rental properties. Eligible applicants include non-profits, charities, or for-profit owners with regulatory agreements, covering costs like deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, or debt restructuring. Properties must maintain affordability for tenants, and funds may be partially repaid if the property is sold within 10 years or affordability terms are violated. The program aims to prevent loss of affordable housing units amid rising operating costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded Affordable Housing Relief Fund with forgivable loans, increasing government spending to preserve affordable housing as a public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates forgivable loans to preserve 100% affordable multifamily housing, preventing loss of affordable units through maintenance/repair funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7704: Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

Prohibits persons whose income is greater than one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income from occupying certain housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits income above 125% AMI from certain housing, directly advancing affordable housing access for lower-income tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 3996: Establishes a jobs and housing pilot program to create jobs in the construction industry and address the housing crisis

Establishes the "jobs and housing act"; directs the private housing finance agency to develop and administer a jobs and housing pilot program to construct and preserve housing, including workforce housing, that is affordable to low and moderate income persons, and creates jobs for those who build and work in such housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes affordable housing program for 130% AMI, directly addressing housing crisis per bill summary95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates construction jobs, advancing employment opportunities directly related to Labor & Employment without explicit labor protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6761: Provides for calculating the area median income for affordable housing programs in N.Y. city

Bill S 6761 changes how the area median income (AMI) is calculated for new affordable housing programs in New York City. For these programs, the AMI will be determined by using the lower figure between the AMI of the specific zip code where the program is located and the AMI of the broader region. This new calculation method will directly affect how eligibility and rent levels are set for future affordable housing projects within NYC.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill uses lower AMI calculation to expand affordable housing eligibility in NYC, directly strengthening access to affordable housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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