Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7571: Prohibits the adjustment of maximum allowable rent where any modification, increase or improvement is made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant

Prohibits the adjustment of maximum allowable rent where any modification, increase or improvement is made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant; defines disabled tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rent hikes for disability accommodations, protecting tenant rights without cost shift to disabled tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7597: Relates to unlawful eviction

Enacts the "protection against unfair section 8 evictions (P.A.U.S.E.) act"; provides that in any case of public assistance where the municipality or section 8 refuses to pay the required portion of rent under any state, local or federal subsidy program due to building code violations or violations of the warranty of habitability pursuant to section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real property law, the tenant or lawful occupant of a dwelling shall not be required to pay their share under any state, local or federal subsidy program and shall not be subject to eviction summary proceedings for non-payment of rent or supplemental rent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from unfair evictions when Section 8 payments are withheld due to landlord violations, strengthening tenant rights in housing. Directly supports tenant protections under housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 7922: Establishes a community housing fund in the town of Rochester, county of Ulster

This bill establishes a community housing fund in Rochester to provide affordable housing opportunities for residents. It offers financial assistance (up to 50% of a home's purchase price) to first-time homebuyers who live in or work for the town and have household incomes at or below 100% of Ulster County's state-set low-income threshold. The fund can also be used to build, rehabilitate, or rent affordable housing units for eligible residents, financed through local taxes, grants, and other town revenues. An advisory board of community representatives will oversee the fund's operations and ensure compliance with affordability guidelines.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses local taxes to fund affordable housing program, advancing public service funding through dedicated fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates community housing fund providing financial assistance (up to 50% home price) for low-income first-time buyers and funds affordable housing development/rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8215: Relates to rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; repealer

Amends the composition of rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; eliminates the price index of operating costs as a factor in determining rent increases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates operating cost index factor, limiting rent increases and protecting tenants from excessive hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7995: Authorizes the county of Ulster to establish an affordable housing fund

Authorizes the county of Ulster to establish an affordable housing fund to provide financial assistance to first-time homebuyers, production of affordable housing, emergency housing, or supportive housing for sale or rent, rehabilitation of existing buildings for conversion to affordable housing, emergency housing, or supportive housing, acquisition of interests in real property in existing housing units, and the provision of housing counseling services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes Ulster County to establish fund for affordable housing programs including first-time buyers, production, rehabilitation, and counseling services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6028: Relates to willful neglect of real property prevention

S 6028 (New York City Charter amendment) requires landlords to address repeated health/safety issues in rental properties. If tenants file three or more verified complaints about unsafe conditions within 120 days and repairs aren't made, the city can sue to force repairs or stop destruction of essential systems. Landlords must reimburse the city for repair costs (funded via housing bonds) within 90 days, or face property liens. Tenants may choose relocation to comparable housing at the same rent or receive relocation compensation. The city will also publish an "imminent danger" list for properties with over five annual complaints.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords address repeated health/safety issues, requires tenant relocation at same rent, and strengthens tenant protections against housing neglect90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1454: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

Bill S 1454 requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances based on a recipient's actual rent obligation. These allowances would be capped at up to 100% of the current fair market rent, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the corresponding unit size in that district. This change directly affects individuals receiving shelter allowances and the local social services districts responsible for administering them.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures shelter allowances cover 100% of fair market rent, strengthening tenant housing support for low-income recipients by aligning with HUD standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7595: Relates to adding dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases

Enacts the "fair addition in rental (F.A.I.R) leases act"; authorizes a tenant to add dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases upon request of the lease holder; if such occupant is at least 18 years old; and such occupant provides proof of currently residing in such dwelling; prohibits a landlord from increasing the rent or imposing a fee for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from charging fees or raising rent for adding eligible occupants, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 913: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves court requirement for rental assistance, easing access to tenant support programs and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3736: 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 below 50% AMI, reducing their tax burden per bill's explicit tax relief mechanism95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit for low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable tenants.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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