Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5109: Establishes the shovel-ready housing program

Establishes the shovel-ready housing program under which certain municipalities, at their option, may pre-authorize parcels of property for the construction of housing; establishes a shovel-ready community tax rebate for taxpayers residing in municipalities that opt-in to the shovel-ready housing program; provides for annual apportionment to municipalities that have certified participation in the shovel-ready housing program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax rebate for residents in participating municipalities, offering direct tax relief under shovel-ready housing program95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates shovel-ready program enabling faster housing construction via municipal pre-authorization and tax rebates, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 5557: 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, and workforce and senior housing.

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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 297: Expands a certain tax credit for farmers to include the cost of construction of housing for farm workers

This bill expands an existing tax credit for farmers to cover the cost of constructing housing for farm workers. It specifically allows farmers to claim the credit for standard construction materials and labor used to build residential housing occupied by workers employed in their farming operations. The change modifies the tax law to include housing construction under the "eligible costs" for the credit, which previously applied only to equipment and production-related property. This directly affects farmers who build housing for their agricultural workforce in New York. The policy change is a straightforward expansion of an existing tax incentive, with no new eligibility requirements beyond the current credit framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for farmers to cover housing construction costs, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators for fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax credit to fund farm worker housing construction, directly advancing affordable housing for vulnerable workers through tax incentives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands tax credit for farm housing construction, directly improving employment conditions and housing standards for agricultural workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 107: Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit

This bill (S 107) grants tenant associations in "assisted rental housing" (buildings with federal/state rent controls or subsidies) the right to purchase their building before it converts to market-rate housing. Tenant associations representing at least 60% of occupied units can submit a written offer to buy at the property's appraised value within 120 days of a potential sale, before the owner accepts a third-party offer. The bill defines "affordable" as rents not exceeding 30% of household income or prior rent restrictions, and requires the purchase to maintain long-term affordability. It applies specifically to properties participating in programs like Section 8 or HUD-subsidized housing, giving tenants priority to prevent displacement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGrants tenant associations right to purchase building before market conversion, preserving affordable housing by preventing displacement and maintaining rent controls in assisted housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Tenant Rights

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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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