Housing (Zoning)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1627: Ensures zoning lot mergers do not create any new non-compliance with applicable, pre-existing zoning regulations

Ensures zoning lot mergers do not create any new non-compliance with applicable, pre-existing zoning regulations for multiple dwellings in a city having a population of five million or more.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures lot mergers for multiple dwellings comply with existing zoning, facilitating housing development in major cities85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6770: Relates to the applicability of the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption

This bill expands the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption to all cities, towns, and villages in the state, removing a current restriction that limited it to one specific city. It allows any municipality to adopt local laws designating properties as "redevelopment inhibited" if they are neglected, abandoned, or have conditions (like long vacancy or zoning violations) preventing private redevelopment. Property owners in designated areas can then receive an exemption from taxes on the increased value of their property after redevelopment, provided they own a one- to four-unit residence, maintain owner-occupancy, and file annual residency affidavits. The exemption covers only the incremental tax increase from redevelopment, not the base property value, and requires compliance with building and zoning codes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for redevelopment-inhibited properties, providing direct tax relief to qualifying property owners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax exemption for neglected properties to all municipalities, incentivizing private redevelopment of abandoned/underused housing, advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Taxes Zoning

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4284: Establishes a demonstration program extending the J-51 tax exemption to the conversion and rehabilitation of commercial and manufacturing space to certain high density area in Kings county

Establishes a demonstration program extending the J-51 tax exemption to the conversion and rehabilitation of commercial and manufacturing space to co-located work space and residential units in certain high density areas in Kings county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends J-51 tax exemption for commercial-to-residential conversions, providing tax relief to property owners in Kings County development projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends J-51 tax exemption to convert commercial space to residential units in high-density areas, directly incentivizing housing development and increasing housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 597: Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law

Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables local pilot programs to legalize basement/cellar dwellings, increasing housing supply and affordability through expanded development opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7569: Provides for a real property tax exemption for certain residential properties with accessory dwelling units occupied by households in need in Suffolk county

Provides for a real property tax exemption for certain residential properties with accessory dwelling units occupied by households in need in Suffolk county when the owner of the property resides in the primary building on the property and certain other conditions are met pertaining to the percentage of the total assessment of the property, the income of the tenants of the accessory dwelling unit or units, and the amount of the rent for the accessory dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for ADU owners with low-income tenants, reducing property tax burden for qualifying households in need.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption for ADUs occupied by low-income households increases affordable housing supply by incentivizing property owners to provide affordable units under income/rent conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5137: Relates to transit-oriented development

Directs municipalities to permit the construction and occupation of dwelling units with a density of at least twenty-five dwelling units per acre, on any land wherein residential construction and occupation is otherwise permitted if such land is within one-half mile of any covered transportation facility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates higher density housing (25+ units/acre) near transit, directly advancing housing development by requiring municipalities to permit increased housing supply in permitted areas.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates high-density housing near transit facilities, promoting transit-oriented development to increase public transit usage and infrastructure utilization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 17, 2025

S 2420: Prohibits the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new multiple dwelling unless the multiple dwelling contains the minimum number of dwelling units required for the lot

Prohibits the issuance of a permit for the construction of a new multiple dwelling unless the multiple dwelling contains the minimum number of dwelling units required for the lot; defines minimum number of units required.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires minimum units per lot for new multiple dwellings, promoting denser housing development and efficient land use to increase housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2507: Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law

Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables legalization of basement dwellings, increasing housing options through development in designated districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 49: Relates to requiring municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create and periodically update a comprehensive plan

Requires municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create a comprehensive plan adapted to the special requirements of the municipality and to determine whether it is in the public interest to update such comprehensive plan at least once every ten years to ensure that such plan addresses housing needs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates municipalities to address housing needs in comprehensive planning, promoting proactive housing policy development80% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Zoning Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8834: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units

Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units in the area subject to the regulations, ordinances, or local laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes zoning barriers that reduce housing density/supply, directly advancing affordable housing development by enabling more units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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