Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2244: Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two

Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two; establishes a developmentally disabled and elderly adult accessory apartment loan program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes a loan program specifically for affordable housing development targeting disabled and elderly populations, directly funding housing solutions for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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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 · 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 · 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 · Senate May 4, 2026

S 401: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant displacement and preserves affordable housing by enabling tenant ownership opportunities, directly strengthening tenant protections and housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing 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 7925: Establishes a tax rebate program for rent-stabilized housing

Establishes a tax rebate program for rent-stabilized housing that targets buildings with individually occupied rent-stabilized apartments where the property tax burden significantly exceeds rental income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax rebate program targeting rent-stabilized housing with excessive property tax burden, providing tax relief to lower-income housing properties per support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax rebates for rent-stabilized buildings to reduce property tax burden, supporting tenant protections and affordable housing maintenance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6283: Enacts the sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act

Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits SEQR environmental reviews for housing projects, reducing regulatory oversight and weakening environmental protection requirements.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly names 'sustainable affordable housing' and streamlines construction via SEQR exemptions to increase housing supply and prevent sprawl, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7470: Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the affordable home ownership program

Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the provisions of the affordable home ownership development program thus authorizing the affordable housing corporation to fund the construction or rehabilitation of housing that also contains a commercial retailing business.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes affordable housing corporation to fund mixed residential/commercial housing, expanding program scope to increase affordable housing development and access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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