Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3647: Enacts the faith-based affordable housing act

Enacts the "faith-based affordable housing act" for development on residential land; defines terms; provides that each village, town, and city shall allow the construction and occupation of residential buildings on any covered site up to the specified densities; provides that all residential buildings constructed pursuant to this section in a town, village, or city with fewer than one million inhabitants shall set aside twenty percent of the residential floor area for households earning an average of eighty percent of area median income; outlines the densities for New York city; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 20% affordable units for lower-income households in smaller municipalities, directly advancing affordable housing access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 880: Enacts the housing development fund company fairness, preservation, and affordability act

Enacts the housing development fund company fairness, preservation, and affordability act to clarify certain provisions relating to the dissolution and reincorporation of housing development fund companies; provides for tax exemptions and abatements for housing development fund companies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions and abatements for housing development companies, directly supporting affordable housing through fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax exemptions/abatements for housing development fund companies to enhance affordability and preservation, directly advancing housing goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7703: Grants preferences in contracts under the affordable home ownership program to certain police officers, firefighters and teachers

Provides preferences in contracts under the affordable home ownership program to police officers, teachers and firefighters who live in the municipality or school district in which they work; defines relevant terms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides housing preference for teachers, directly supporting educator retention and recruitment in school districts through non-funding benefits.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides housing preferences for essential workers in affordable program, expanding access to affordable home ownership95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership

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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 · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1262: Enacts the "Livable New York act"; approp

Enacts the "Livable New York act" to fight back against climate change, provide additional affordable housing and provide employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; makes a three billion dollar appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3B appropriation for climate, housing, and reentry programs, directly increasing state spending on public services per budget/funding indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly fights climate change with $3B appropriation for environmental action, aligning with indicators of strengthening protections.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly provides additional affordable housing and allocates $3 billion for it, directly advancing housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3555: Establishes the Adirondack park affordable housing task force

Establishes the Adirondack park affordable housing task force; requires such task force to conduct a comprehensive review of affordable housing issues within the Adirondack park and to make recommendations for addressing such issues.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes task force to review affordable housing issues and make recommendations, directly advancing housing policy solutions in Adirondack Park.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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signed · New York · Assembly Jan 27, 2025

A 420: Increases the New York state housing finance agency bonding authority

This bill increases the New York State Housing Finance Agency's borrowing limit to $36.28 billion for housing-related bonds. It directly affects the agency and future housing finance programs, allowing it to issue more bonds to fund affordable housing developments, renovations, and related projects. The key provision raises the existing cap from $31 billion to $36.28 billion, expanding the agency's capacity to finance housing without changing the types of projects it supports. This is a straightforward funding authorization, not a new program or policy change.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority to $36.28B for affordable housing developments, renovations, and related projects, directly expanding funding capacity for housing finance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 679: Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded grant program for broadband access in low-income housing, allocating budget resources to support essential services per funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds broadband assistance for low-income housing residents, advancing affordable housing access through direct support to designated housing units.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a grant program to provide no-cost/discounted broadband subscriptions, directly expanding internet access for low-income populations and promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1718: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, reducing tax burden on vulnerable populations per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, reducing costs and increasing affordability for target households.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2325: Establishes the shovel-ready housing program

Establishes the shovel-ready housing program under which certain municipalities, at their option, may pre-authorize parcels of property for the construction of housing; establishes a shovel-ready community tax rebate for taxpayers residing in municipalities that opt-in to the shovel-ready housing program; provides for annual apportionment to municipalities that have certified participation in the shovel-ready housing program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax rebate to residents in participating municipalities, offering tax relief which alignates with support indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates shovel-ready program enabling municipal pre-authorization for housing construction, offers tax rebates and funding for participating communities - directly advances housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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