Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8533: 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 HousingRemoves operating cost index factor, reducing potential rent increases and strengthening tenant protections under housing affordability framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1091: Establishes a rent increase exemption for certain nonprofit organizations

Establishes a rent increase exemption for certain nonprofit organizations; provides a tax abatement for limiting rent increases on nonprofit organizations in a city of one million or more persons.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (relief) for nonprofits, directly aligning with tax relief support indicators for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides rent exemption and tax abatement for nonprofits in large cities, maintaining affordable housing costs by limiting rent increases for nonprofit housing providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4313: Establishes rental vouchers for working families

Establishes rental vouchers for working families; provides definitions; allows for families to make an application for rental vouchers at the appropriate social services district or any facilitated enrollment site authorized by the office of temporary and disability assistance; sets forth eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental vouchers for working families, directly funding affordable housing access and meeting support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6342: Establishes the renters' and small homeowners' credit in a city with a population of a million or more

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for renters and small homeowners in New York City (population over 1 million) who meet specific income and residency requirements. It provides credits ranging from $45 to $220 annually based on federal adjusted gross income (e.g., $220 for seniors earning $25,000 or less in 2026) and the number of dependents claimed. Qualifying individuals must reside in the city for six months, file taxes, and not claim rent deductions from family members. The credit can be claimed even if no tax is owed, with amounts increasing for households with dependents. This applies specifically to New York State residents in cities meeting the population threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit for low-income NYC renters/homeowners, providing direct tax relief to lower-income residents through annual credits up to $220.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates refundable tax credit for NYC renters/small homeowners meeting income criteria, directly increasing housing affordability and financial stability for low-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 1768: Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent

Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent, including cable, internet and garage usage, as a condition of leasing a dwelling; excludes buildings with less than three dwelling units.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from bundling services (cable, internet, garage) into base rent, increasing transparency and reducing unexpected tenant costs, aligning with tenant protection indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1568: Prohibits landlords from refusing to deal with certain people solely because those people were involved in prior summary proceedings

This bill (A 1568) prohibits landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent or sell housing to tenants solely because they were involved in past, current, or ongoing landlord-tenant court cases (summary proceedings under Article 7 of the Real Property Law). It adds this specific history to New York’s anti-discrimination law, making such refusal an unlawful practice - except when a tenant failed to comply with a court order. The law applies to all housing providers, including those managing publicly-assisted housing and new developments, and covers both direct refusals and misleading statements about neighborhood changes tied to these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits housing discrimination based on prior landlord-tenant court cases, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing barriers for individuals with legal histories.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on prior tenant-landlord court cases, strengthening tenant protections under anti-discrimination law95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Courts Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6261: 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 HousingProhibits rent increases for disability accommodations, directly protecting tenant rights under housing policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7830: Relates to the rental assistance payment standard pilot program

Establishes the rental assistance payment standard pilot program where the owner of a housing accommodation shall be entitled to charge and collect a rent equal to the maximum amount that the rental assistance program prescribes for like housing accommodations, subject to rent reasonableness calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental assistance payment standard to ensure rent reasonableness, protecting tenants from excessive charges in subsidized housing programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 6510: Expands eligibility requirements for rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities

This bill expands rent increase exemptions in New York City for residents with disabilities. It amends the definition of "eligible head of the household" to include people with disabilities (and their spouses or children) who qualify under city law, not just seniors aged 62+. Eligibility requires household income under annual limits tied to federal SSI benefits ($25,000 in 2025, increasing to $29,000 by 2029). The change specifically applies to properties with federally insured mortgages, directly affecting disabled residents in these housing units who meet income criteria.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands rent exemption eligibility for disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and affordability for low-income households under SSI income limits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4334: Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent reduction for submetered utilities, directly protecting tenants from overcharges and advancing tenant rights in housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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