Housing

in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1454: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

Bill S 1454 requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances based on a recipient's actual rent obligation. These allowances would be capped at up to 100% of the current fair market rent, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the corresponding unit size in that district. This change directly affects individuals receiving shelter allowances and the local social services districts responsible for administering them.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures shelter allowances cover 100% of fair market rent, strengthening tenant housing support for low-income recipients by aligning with HUD standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters Tenant Rights

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7595: Relates to adding dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases

Enacts the "fair addition in rental (F.A.I.R) leases act"; authorizes a tenant to add dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases upon request of the lease holder; if such occupant is at least 18 years old; and such occupant provides proof of currently residing in such dwelling; prohibits a landlord from increasing the rent or imposing a fee for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from charging fees or raising rent for adding eligible occupants, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2627: Establishes the homeownership protection program

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program funding free housing counseling/legal services to protect homeownership, directly advancing homeowner protection through grants to nonprofits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 913: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves court requirement for rental assistance, easing access to tenant support programs and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 3689: Prohibits the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use

Bill S 3689 amends the real property actions and proceedings law to protect tenants using medical marihuana. It prohibits landlords from evicting a tenant from a residential unit solely because of their certified medical use of medical marihuana. The bill establishes this as a defense for tenants in eviction proceedings. However, it also clarifies that landlords retain their legal rights to recover possession for any other lawful grounds not related to medical marihuana use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects tenants using medical marijuana for certified medical use from eviction, safeguarding patient access to healthcare treatment and aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenant rights by prohibiting eviction for certified medical marijuana use, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8268: 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 application requirement for homeless families' housing assistance, increasing flexibility and support for affordable housing access in Westchester County.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 27: Provides for tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness

This bill expands New York's tuition assistance program to include students experiencing homelessness, directly affecting homeless students seeking financial aid for higher education. It modifies eligibility criteria to align with federal definitions under the McKinney-Vento Act and requires a standardized verification process for homelessness status across all tuition assistance programs. The bill also clarifies that homeless students cannot be considered "emancipated" for aid purposes solely based on their homelessness status. These changes aim to streamline access to financial aid for homeless students while ensuring consistent federal-aligned verification.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded tuition assistance program requiring additional budget allocation for homeless students' educational aid, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance eligibility for homeless students, increasing higher education access and aligning with federal homelessness protections under McKinney-Vento.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tuition aid to homeless students, directly addressing homelessness per McKinney-Vento Act eligibility requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 8177: Relates to the powers of the New York state housing finance agency

This bill extends the New York State Housing Finance Agency's existing authority to issue bonds and finance housing programs until July 23, 2027. It specifically maintains current limits on bond issuance (including $7.92 billion for general housing finance and $2.4 billion for mortgage programs) and preserves the agency's ability to fund multi-family housing and neighborhood revitalization initiatives. The extension applies to provisions governing bond limits, mortgage program income eligibility rules, and infrastructure trust fund operations. This directly affects the agency's ability to continue current housing finance activities without new legislative action. The bill does not create new programs but preserves existing funding mechanisms through 2027.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends bond authority for housing finance programs including $7.92B general housing and $2.4B mortgage funding, maintaining current support for affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1572: Enacts the "End Hedge Fund Control of New York Homes Act"

Imposes an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences; establishes the housing down payment trust fund to provide funds to state housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on hedge funds to fund housing down payment assistance, directly allocating tax revenue to public housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes down payment trust fund for homebuyers and taxes hedge funds holding homes, directly funding affordable housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Homeownership Housing Finance

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