Housing (Housing Finance)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4120: Relates to protections for renters using certain housing subsidies or public assistance

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects renters using housing subsidies from discrimination, directly advancing tenant protections and affordable housing access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4267: Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program

Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program to provide flexibility and incentives for businesses which rehabilitate historic properties to further promote the development of affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit transfer program for historic property rehab, providing tax relief incentives to businesses promoting affordable housing development through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tax credit for rehabilitating historic properties to promote affordable housing development, directly advancing housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 851: 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 & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing liability for housing infrastructure, aligning with tax relief support indicator90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for infrastructure projects related to new home construction supports housing development and encourages new housing supply.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 256: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states state policy to increase affordable housing options, directly aligning with support indicators for advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 733: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates low-interest loans to fund mixed-income housing development, directly advancing affordable housing goals through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1729: Creates an affordable housing relief fund program to preserve affordable multifamily residential properties located in New York state

This bill creates a new Affordable Housing Relief Fund Program administered by New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It provides forgivable loans (0% interest, no payments for 10 years) of up to $50,000 per income-restricted unit to preserve distressed, 100% affordable multifamily rental properties. Eligible applicants include non-profits, charities, or for-profit owners with regulatory agreements, covering costs like deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, or debt restructuring. Properties must maintain affordability for tenants, and funds may be partially repaid if the property is sold within 10 years or affordability terms are violated. The program aims to prevent loss of affordable housing units amid rising operating costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded Affordable Housing Relief Fund with forgivable loans, increasing government spending to preserve affordable housing as a public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates forgivable loans to preserve 100% affordable multifamily housing, preventing loss of affordable units through maintenance/repair funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 3996: Establishes a jobs and housing pilot program to create jobs in the construction industry and address the housing crisis

Establishes the "jobs and housing act"; directs the private housing finance agency to develop and administer a jobs and housing pilot program to construct and preserve housing, including workforce housing, that is affordable to low and moderate income persons, and creates jobs for those who build and work in such housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes affordable housing program for 130% AMI, directly addressing housing crisis per bill summary95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates construction jobs, advancing employment opportunities directly related to Labor & Employment without explicit labor protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 8178: Increases the amount of funds that may be used per dwelling unit to modernize certain authorities used by the housing trust fund corporation

This bill raises the maximum funding per housing unit from $125,000 to $250,000 for projects funded through New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It directly affects low-income housing developers and projects that rehabilitate or construct affordable housing using these funds. The key change is increasing the per-unit funding cap, allowing more resources for modernizing housing while maintaining existing requirements like a 5% private developer equity investment. The bill does not alter other program rules, such as loan terms (up to 40 years) or geographic allocation limits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases per-unit funding cap from $125k to $250k for affordable housing projects via Housing Trust Fund, directly advancing funding for low-income housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 576: Establishes a manufactured housing tax credit

Establishes a manufactured housing tax credit which provides for a credit of up to two thousand dollars for each new manufactured home that the taxpayer constructed and for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued on or after January first, two thousand twenty-five and on or before December thirty-first, two thousand thirty-one.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for manufactured housing, offering direct tax relief to homeowners purchasing new homes within specified timeframe.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit incentivizes new manufactured home construction (affordable housing type) between 2025-2031, directly funding housing development per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1212: Creates a middle income home ownership subsidy program

Creates a middle income home ownership subsidy program to assist persons with an income below the current median income for the city of New York with the purchase of a residence in an urban area.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a subsidy program for middle-income homebuyers below median income in NYC, directly increasing affordable housing access through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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