Housing (Homelessness)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2502: Relates to home stability support supplement programs

This bill requires local social services districts to provide rent supplements directly to landlords for eligible individuals and families facing imminent eviction or homelessness, defined broadly to include unsafe housing, domestic violence, or lack of permanent shelter. The supplement covers 85% of the federal fair market rent (up to 100%), with additional heating cost coverage paid directly to vendors. It applies to those receiving public assistance who are homeless or at immediate risk of losing housing, with support lasting up to five years (or one additional year after losing public assistance eligibility if income stays below 200% of the federal poverty level). The program prohibits recouping payments for rent arrears or heating costs and ensures supplements don't count toward public assistance need calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates rent supplements to landlords for tenants facing eviction/homelessness, directly funding housing stability programs and preventing homelessness per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1704: Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates rental voucher program for homeless/impending housing loss, directly funding affordable housing access and addressing homelessness through state-administered assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 72: Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental assistance vouchers for homeless/impending housing loss, directly funding affordable housing access through state-administered program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 9164: Establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing

This bill establishes a uniform priority system for domestic violence survivors applying to public housing. It requires local housing authorities to give these applicants the same waiting list priority as other vulnerable groups (like the disabled, elderly, or homeless) if they either face ongoing domestic violence in their current home or have left due to abuse without stable replacement housing. The bill specifies that among applicants with equal priority status, selection will be based on application date and time. It references the existing legal definition of "victim of domestic violence" from social services law and applies immediately to all new applicants on waiting lists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrioritizes housing for domestic violence survivors, supporting victim safety and access to justice within criminal justice reform framework.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrioritizes domestic violence survivors in public housing waiting lists, strengthening tenant protections and access to affordable housing for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5035: Relates to discharge planning to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release to community supervision

Relates to the department of correction and community supervision's role with respect to discharge planning to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release to community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates housing assistance for incarcerated individuals before release, directly reducing recidivism through reentry support, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly assists incarcerated individuals in obtaining housing before release, reducing homelessness risk for a vulnerable population, aligning with housing stability indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4340: Creates the incentivizing habitability opportunity program

Creates the incentivizing habitability opportunity program; provides that each local social services district shall provide an incentive to owners who enter into a residential lease or rental agreement with an eligible household for a qualified dwelling unit in order to address homelessness and ensure appropriate habitability standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates incentives for landlords to lease to eligible households, directly addressing homelessness and enforcing habitability standards - advances affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 673: Establishes the housing people and animals together grant program

Establishes the housing people and animals together grant program to expand access for co-sheltering people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic violence with companion animals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds co-sheltering grants for homeless individuals and domestic violence victims with pets, directly addressing homelessness through housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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