Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7586: Prohibits increase in maximum rents unless essential tenant services are maintained

Prohibits any increase in the average monthly rental of a property by a limited-profit housing company unless the appropriate local housing agency certifies that there exists no recorded violations against such property or that all recorded violations have been cleared, corrected or abated, and that such company is maintaining all essential services required to be furnished.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents rent increases unless essential services are maintained, directly protecting tenants from unfair hikes during service failures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 794: Requires NYCHA to establish and maintain a vacancy database

This bill requires NYCHA to create and maintain a public database tracking residential units vacant for 180+ days. The database must include each unit's last vacancy date, estimated repair completion date, and projected availability date. NYCHA must update this information quarterly and make it accessible on its website for public viewing. The law directly affects NYCHA and residents seeking housing by increasing transparency around vacant units.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to track vacant units for transparency, improving housing access for residents seeking affordable units by reducing vacancy opacity.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6511: Requires lessors to provide a copy of a lease agreement upon written request of a residential lessee

Requires lessors or their authorized agent to provide a copy of a lease agreement upon written request of a residential lessee within thirty calendar days from the date of such request.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords provide lease copies to tenants, directly enhancing tenant transparency and protection - a core housing policy component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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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 · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 1843: Requires public housing authorities with housing complexes containing one hundred or more units to provide food and drinking water for all tenants in the affected buildings each day of a water service disruption

Requires public housing authorities with housing complexes containing one hundred or more units to provide at least three meals or meal vouchers and drinking water for all tenants in the affected buildings each day of a disruption in water services that requires a pause of tenant use of water for drinking or cooking lasting over twenty-four hours.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates food/water provision during water disruptions, strengthening tenant protections during emergencies in public housing complexes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6738: Directs the housing trust fund corporation to administer a New York small cities community development program

Directs the housing trust fund corporation to administer a New York small cities community development program to encourage the rehabilitation and repair of local housing in cities, as accounted in the most recent United State census, with a population less than one hundred thousand.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs Housing Trust Fund to administer program rehabilitating housing in small cities, funding community development to maintain affordable housing stock through rehabilitation and repair.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5864: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for renters paying >30% of income in rent, offering tax relief to lower/middle-income households per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for renters paying >30% of income on rent directly supports affordable housing affordability for low-income tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3152: Establishes the Monroe county housing advocate program

Establishes the Monroe county housing advocate program to provide to residents of Monroe county, information and resources to current or prospective tenants on housing issues such as securing housing, eviction matters, issue resolution with landlords, and any other topics such advocate deems important; and referrals to legal assistance or social service providers when applicable; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes housing advocate program providing tenant resources, eviction support, and legal referrals, strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 162: Relates to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings

Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state/local funding for legal aid in housing cases, increasing public service spending through required appropriations and state matching funds.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides legal counsel in evictions for low-income tenants, strengthening tenant protections and preventing homelessness - directly supports housing stability95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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