Housing (Affordable Housing)

passed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 2707: Requires DHCR to develop a common application and web portal for certain funding, tax credits, loans, and grants for housing development

Requires DHCR to develop a common application and web portal for certain funding, tax credits, loans, and grants for housing; requires such application to be available upon request from relevant state agencies; requires such web portal to be manageable by relevant state agencies; makes relevant provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines access to housing development funding via unified portal, advancing housing program efficiency and accessibility90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7181: Authorizes study of housing programs for low and middle income families

Authorizes the state division of housing and community renewal to study housing programs for low and middle income families; provides for a moratorium on the voluntary dissolution of limited profit, limited dividend and redevelopment housing companies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMoratorium on dissolving housing companies protects existing affordable housing programs for low/middle-income families, directly advancing housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 1948: Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes grant program for affordable senior housing assistance, directly funding housing initiatives to advance affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7939: Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program

Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program to provide grants to eligible projects for reasonable and necessary commercial insurance expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state budget appropriation for grants to cover housing insurance costs, directly funding affordable housing public service program.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates grant program for insurance expenses on affordable housing projects, directly funding housing affordability as per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6958: Enacts the New York fair housing act

Enacts the New York fair housing act to require municipalities to take affirmative steps to address the creation and maintenance of affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates municipalities to take affirmative steps for affordable housing creation/maintenance, directly advancing the topic per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1779: Includes broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria of the New York State low-income housing tax credit program

Bill A 1779 amends the New York State low-income housing tax credit program. It requires that the scoring and ranking criteria for project applications include a preference for broadband access. Specifically, projects that commit to using end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for delivering broadband service will receive a preference during evaluation. This bill directly affects developers applying for these tax credits and aims to encourage the inclusion of advanced internet infrastructure in new low-income housing developments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill modifies low-income housing tax credit program to prioritize broadband access in project scoring, enhancing housing development standards for affordable housing projects.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates preference for fiber broadband infrastructure in housing tax credit projects, directly expanding internet access for low-income communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4702: Relates to establishing a housing task force to address affordable housing for millennials

Establishes a housing task force addressing affordable housing for millennials in suburban counties to provide a continuing forum to discuss concerns and issues related to the formulation of state policy designed to help address this issue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes task force specifically to address affordable housing for millennials through policy formulation, directly advancing housing access goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3492: Enacts the sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act

Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits SEQR environmental reviews for housing projects, weakening regulatory oversight despite sprawl prevention intent.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes affordable housing via SEQR exemptions to streamline residential construction and prevent sprawl, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1507: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

This bill requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances at up to 100% of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) fair market rent (FMR) for a recipient's unit size in their district. It directly affects low-income housing recipients who receive shelter assistance through local social services districts. The key provision mandates that allowances cover the recipient's actual rent obligation, capped at HUD's current FMR for their specific area and unit size. This change ensures assistance aligns with local rental market rates rather than fixed or lower rates. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates local districts to cover up to 100% of HUD FMR for shelter allowances, ensuring adequate funding for low-income housing assistance programs.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates shelter allowances cover up to 100% of HUD's FMR, ensuring low-income recipients' rent obligations are met without excessive out-of-pocket costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7478: 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 & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing tax burden for housing infrastructure projects, providing tax relief to incentivize development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for housing infrastructure projects incentivizes new home construction, directly supporting housing development and supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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