Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 2523: Establishes the 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 HousingBill creates a pilot program to develop/redevelop housing affordable to 130% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing access as defined in topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 529: Establishes the local initiatives task force on housing

Establishes the local initiatives task force on housing, in order to collaborate with local government officials, state agencies, and stakeholders to develop best practices for local governments to incentivize housing development.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes task force to develop best practices for incentivizing housing development, advancing affordable housing goals through collaborative policy solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5808: Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers

Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers who lease the taxpayer's primary residence during the taxable year and who pay rent with respect to such residence in excess of thirty percent of such taxpayer's gross income for such taxable year whose income is less than fifty percent of the area median income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, aligning with tax relief for lower income.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit targets low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, directly reducing housing cost burden and supporting affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6516: Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program

Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program by investigating new models and partnerships to provide affordable housing to residents of the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs study on new affordable housing models/partnerships to advance state housing program, aligning with support indicators for expanding housing solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7523: Extends provisions relating to affordable housing development loans to all municipalities of the state of New York

Extends provisions relating to affordable housing development loans to all municipalities of the state of New York; assists private sector in development of residential housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends affordable housing loan provisions to all NY municipalities, directly funding residential development through private sector assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3997: Relates to amending the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirements

Amends the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirement to at least sixty percent of residential units be both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is one hundred twenty-five percent or less of area median gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax credit eligibility to target lower-income housing, directing tax benefits toward affordable housing programs for residents at 125% AMI.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 60% of LIHTC units be rent-restricted for households at 125% AMI, directly expanding affordable housing access through tax credit requirements.95% confidence

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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6695: Relates to amending the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirements

Amends the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirement to at least sixty percent of residential units be both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is one hundred twenty-five percent or less of area median gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax credit eligibility to require 60% rent-restricted units for low-income households, directing tax incentives toward affordable housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 60% of units to be rent-restricted for ≤125% AMI, strengthening affordability criteria for low-income housing tax credits.92% confidence

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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5749: Creates a pilot program to encourage homeownership among persons and groups who are currently underrepresented and/or have seen a marked decline in rates of homeownership

Creates a pilot program to encourage homeownership among persons and groups who are currently underrepresented in homeownership and/or have seen a marked decline in rates of homeownership over the last decade; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates pilot program to boost homeownership for underrepresented groups, directly advancing affordable housing access and inclusion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7491: Makes provisions with respect to affordable housing within the city of Yonkers

Makes provisions with respect to affordable housing within the city of Yonkers; provides funds of twenty-five thousand dollars in the affordable housing development account for new construction of affordable housing within the city of Yonkers and acquisition of existing housing stock cooperatives, condominiums and fee simple multi-family housing where appropriate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $25k for new affordable housing construction and acquisition of existing housing stock, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5177: Establishes a fund for the creation of affordable housing

This bill creates a voluntary fund for affordable housing targeted at veterans and seniors. It allows taxpayers to make extra, non-tax-reducing contributions to the "Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors Fund" when filing their state income taxes. The fund, managed jointly by tax and veterans' agencies, will use all collected contributions exclusively for housing projects serving these groups. Annual reports will detail how funds were spent, including recipient names, amounts awarded, and project purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax fund for housing projects serving veterans/seniors, directly funding essential public services through fiscal mechanism.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates voluntary fund exclusively for affordable housing projects targeting veterans and seniors, directly funding housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a voluntary fund exclusively for veterans' affordable housing, directly funding a key service through tax contributions managed by veterans' agencies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Veteran Housing

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