Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7995: Authorizes the county of Ulster to establish an affordable housing fund

Authorizes the county of Ulster to establish an affordable housing fund to provide financial assistance to first-time homebuyers, production of affordable housing, emergency housing, or supportive housing for sale or rent, rehabilitation of existing buildings for conversion to affordable housing, emergency housing, or supportive housing, acquisition of interests in real property in existing housing units, and the provision of housing counseling services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes Ulster County to establish fund for affordable housing programs including first-time buyers, production, rehabilitation, and counseling services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6028: Relates to willful neglect of real property prevention

S 6028 (New York City Charter amendment) requires landlords to address repeated health/safety issues in rental properties. If tenants file three or more verified complaints about unsafe conditions within 120 days and repairs aren't made, the city can sue to force repairs or stop destruction of essential systems. Landlords must reimburse the city for repair costs (funded via housing bonds) within 90 days, or face property liens. Tenants may choose relocation to comparable housing at the same rent or receive relocation compensation. The city will also publish an "imminent danger" list for properties with over five annual complaints.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords address repeated health/safety issues, requires tenant relocation at same rent, and strengthens tenant protections against housing neglect90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5504: Requires supportive housing to be disbursed throughout the boroughs of certain cities in proportion to the borough population

Requires, in cities having a population of one million or more, supportive housing be disbursed throughout the boroughs of such city in proportion to the borough population.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires proportional distribution of supportive housing across boroughs in large cities, ensuring equitable access to housing resources and promoting inclusive development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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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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