Housing (Historic Preservation)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1851: Establishes a New York Main Street development center in the division of housing and community renewal

This bill establishes a New York Main Street Development Center within the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. The center will coordinate with state agencies to provide technical assistance and compile existing state, local, and federal programs for revitalizing commercial and residential buildings in downtown areas. It will create a centralized website linking these resources and offer training to community officials and developers. The initiative aims to leverage underutilized downtown infrastructure (like water and sewer systems) to support housing redevelopment in Main Street districts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates centralized hub to coordinate housing development resources, revitalize residential buildings, and provide technical assistance for downtown revitalization under housing agency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Historic Preservation Property Development

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 3835: Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act

Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act to provide financial and technical assistance, within funds available to counties, municipalities, rural preservation companies, and other non-profit housing organizations for their housing preservation efforts; provides that funds in the mortgage insurance fund can be used to provide financial support to local governments and eligible non-profit housing organizations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly allocates mortgage insurance fund resources to fund housing preservation programs, aligning with funding essential services under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides financial assistance for manufactured home community preservation, directly funding housing preservation efforts to protect affordable housing options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 572: Authorizes cities and towns, except New York city, to establish community housing funds

Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community housing funds; authorizes such cities and towns to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in such funds; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes real estate transfer tax to fund community housing programs, directly advancing public service funding through new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes real estate transfer tax to fund community housing programs, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 4954: Provides for the conversion of condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York

Relates to the conversion to condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York; provides expanded homeownership opportunities from the conversion of certain residential rental buildings to condominium status by property owners that commit to preserve the inventory of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves expiring affordable housing via condo conversions with preservation commitments, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 6673: Relates to conversions of real property in public housing developments in relation to the RAD program

Relates to conversions of real property in public housing developments in relation to the RAD program; sets notice requirements for public housing authorities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates notice requirements for RAD conversions, protecting tenants from abrupt housing changes in public developments while supporting affordable housing preservation under RAD program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6889: Directs the commissioner of the New York state division of housing and community renewal to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the low-income housing tax credit

Directs the commissioner of the New York state division of housing and community renewal to promulgate rules and regulations to provide a taxpayer or entity having applied for the low-income housing tax credit and certified by the division of housing and community renewal with a notice of placement on a waiting list upon the submission of a completed application.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables low-income housing tax credit application process, providing tax relief for lower-income housing initiatives per fiscal policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes administrative process for low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program, which funds affordable housing development. Facilitates applicant tracking to advance program implementation, supporting affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6738: Directs the housing trust fund corporation to administer a New York small cities community development program

Directs the housing trust fund corporation to administer a New York small cities community development program to encourage the rehabilitation and repair of local housing in cities, as accounted in the most recent United State census, with a population less than one hundred thousand.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs Housing Trust Fund to administer program rehabilitating housing in small cities, funding community development to maintain affordable housing stock through rehabilitation and repair.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4893: Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act

Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act to provide financial and technical assistance, within funds available to counties, municipalities, rural preservation companies, and other non-profit housing organizations for their housing preservation efforts; provides that funds in the mortgage insurance fund can be used to provide financial support to local governments and eligible non-profit housing organizations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides financial/technical assistance for manufactured home community preservation, directly funding affordable housing preservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Mortgages

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2084: 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 HousingRequires municipalities to address housing needs in comprehensive planning updates, ensuring housing considerations are integrated into local development strategies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Land Use Zoning Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5541: Includes broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria of the New York State low-income housing tax credit program

This bill adds broadband access as a scoring factor in New York State's low-income housing tax credit program. It requires housing projects applying for tax credits to commit to using end-to-end fiber-optic broadband infrastructure to receive preference during application evaluation. The change directly affects developers seeking low-income housing tax credits by making fiber broadband access a key consideration in project rankings. The policy update modifies how projects are scored but does not mandate broadband installation, only prioritizing applications that commit to it.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds broadband access as scoring factor in NY low-income housing tax credit program, enhancing infrastructure requirements for affordable housing developments.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates fiber broadband infrastructure for low-income housing tax credits, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity in housing projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance Broadband Access Telecommunications

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