Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1413: Relates to requiring landlords to allow for the estate of a deceased tenant to enter the property for sixty days following the death of the tenant

This bill requires landlords to allow the estate (or personal representative) of a deceased tenant to access the rental property for 60 days after the tenant's death. It directly affects landlords who must grant this access and the estate handling the tenant's affairs. The key provision states the estate is responsible for rent during the 60-day period unless a separate agreement exists to cover it. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow estate access for deceased tenant's affairs, directly protecting tenant rights during transition period90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4024: Creates the New York state home ownership savings plan and creating a property tax exemption related thereto

Creates the New York state home ownership savings plan; creates a property tax exemption related thereto; creates exemptions for properties purchased in target areas with a New York state home ownership savings plan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for home ownership savings plan, providing targeted tax relief for homeowners in target areas.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates home ownership savings plan with property tax exemptions for target areas, reducing costs for buyers and supporting affordable housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8509: Relates to earned income contributions by homeless families receiving temporary housing assistance in Westchester county

Removes the requirement that any earned income from a homeless family in Westchester county receiving temporary housing assistance be applied to room and board, or to eliminate a need for temporary housing assistance, or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves income requirement for homeless families' housing assistance, easing access to support and directly addressing homelessness in housing programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2586: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning requirements

This bill limits local governments' ability to set zoning rules for residential development. It prohibits cities, villages, and towns from requiring minimum lot sizes larger than 1,200 square feet (or 5,000/20,000 sq ft for towns with infrastructure), banning off-street parking requirements (except for freight), and restricting multi-family housing. Specifically, it allows up to four families in single-lot dwellings anywhere residentially permitted, and up to six families near transit stops (within 1/4 mile of subway/rail stations). These changes directly affect developers, homeowners, and local planning decisions by restricting how communities can regulate housing density and lot design.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves zoning barriers (min lot size, parking) to enable more multi-family housing, increasing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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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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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7612: Establishes a co-shelter toolkit

Establishes a co-shelter toolkit of best practices, resources, case studies and other information deemed helpful to inform and encourage the implementation and sustenance of co-shelter models for victims of domestic violence and people experiencing homelessness with companion animals; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness by promoting co-shelter models for homeless individuals with pets, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations through resource toolkit implementation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8630: Incentivizes projects on certain Brownfield sites

This bill increases tax credits for developers redeveloping brownfield sites (abandoned industrial properties with potential contamination). It sets tiered credit limits: $35 million for standard sites, $45 million for manufacturing sites, and $70 million for "qualified project sites" meeting specific criteria. To qualify for the highest credit, projects must be in cities under 100,000 population, include affordable housing (25% of units), have transportation access, and exceed $250 million in total project value. These changes directly affect developers of qualifying brownfield sites who meet all criteria for enhanced tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax credits for brownfield redevelopment, providing tax relief to developers as direct fiscal incentive policy impacting taxation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes brownfield site redevelopment, directly addressing environmental remediation of contaminated industrial properties through tax credits, reducing pollution risk and promoting cleanup.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 25% affordable housing units in qualified projects to access highest tax credit tier ($70M), directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Hazardous Materials Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1764: Raises the income eligibility for senior citizens and disabled residents

This bill raises the income threshold for senior citizens (62+) and disabled residents to qualify for real property tax abatements. It increases the maximum allowable household income from $50,000 to $75,000 per year, effective July 1, 2025. The change directly affects seniors and disabled residents whose combined household income would previously have disqualified them from tax relief. The policy update modifies existing tax law provisions to adjust these eligibility limits annually. This is a concrete policy change to expand access to tax relief for low-to-moderate income households.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises income threshold for tax abatements, expanding eligibility for seniors/disabled residents, providing tax relief to lower/middle income households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRaises income threshold for tax abatements, expanding eligibility for seniors/disabled residents to access housing cost relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5533: Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase

Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase; allows tenants to respond within one hundred twenty days from the date of mailing of a notice of a proceeding; requires the state division of housing and community renewal to provide any responding tenant with the reasons for the division's approval or denial of such application.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables tenant responses to rent increase applications and mandates justification for approvals/denials, strengthening tenant protections against unjustified rent hikes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 900: Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found in the rental unit

Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found and any and all abatement measures that have been taken in the rental unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lead hazard disclosure to tenants, enhancing safety and transparency in rentals - direct tenant protection measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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