Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6827: Requires braille labeling in dwellings in public housing projects in the state

Requires all dwellings in projects located within the state to include braille labeling on all room numbers, elevator buttons, and directional signage in common areas in such dwellings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires braille labeling in public housing, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired tenants, aligning with tenant protection measures in housing policy.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 188: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning requirements

S 188 limits local governments' zoning authority by restricting minimum lot sizes, parking requirements, and multi-family housing restrictions. Cities and villages cannot set minimum lot sizes above 1,200 square feet, require off-street parking (except for freight loading), or block four-family dwellings on single lots. Towns face similar limits, with minimum lot sizes capped at 5,000 square feet (with utilities) or 20,000 square feet in some areas. The bill also allows six-family dwellings near transit stations (within ¼ mile of commuter rail/subway) without height/setback restrictions that would prevent construction. These changes directly affect cities, villages, and towns in their zoning regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves zoning barriers to multi-family housing (e.g., banning four-family dwellings), enabling denser development and increasing housing supply.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6364: Provides that certain tenants who own or keep pets shall not be denied occupancy or be subject to eviction solely on those grounds

Provides that no person 62 years of age or older shall be denied occupancy in multiple dwellings, nor shall such tenant be evicted from a multiple dwelling on the sole ground that such person owns or keeps a common household pet or pets, the harboring of which is not prohibited by the multiple dwelling law or other applicable law, unless the pet causes damage to the subject premises, creates a nuisance or interferes substantially with the health, safety or welfare of other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent building or structure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants from eviction over pets, strengthening tenant rights under housing policies85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2719: Relates to authorizing the city of Niagara Falls to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy

This bill allows the city of Niagara Falls to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs, and fines to the city's annual property tax levy. It applies only to properties where violations were legally adjudicated by a court, remain unpaid for one year, and total at least 5% of the property's tax value. The bill excludes owner-occupied primary residences and requires the city to provide tenant relocation assistance if a rental property faces tax foreclosure due to unpaid violations. Property owners can still pay the debt directly, enter payment plans, or cure violations to avoid foreclosure. The city must notify property owners and follow specific notice and foreclosure procedures.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces housing code compliance via tax levies, protects tenants with relocation assistance for rental properties facing foreclosure, aligns with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Property Taxes

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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 Jan 7, 2026

A 2134: Enacts the supportive housing modernization act

Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for supportive housing program by allowing higher contract rates, strengthening affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Directly advances housing program funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6342: Establishes the renters' and small homeowners' credit in a city with a population of a million or more

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for renters and small homeowners in New York City (population over 1 million) who meet specific income and residency requirements. It provides credits ranging from $45 to $220 annually based on federal adjusted gross income (e.g., $220 for seniors earning $25,000 or less in 2026) and the number of dependents claimed. Qualifying individuals must reside in the city for six months, file taxes, and not claim rent deductions from family members. The credit can be claimed even if no tax is owed, with amounts increasing for households with dependents. This applies specifically to New York State residents in cities meeting the population threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit for low-income NYC renters/homeowners, providing direct tax relief to lower-income residents through annual credits up to $220.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates refundable tax credit for NYC renters/small homeowners meeting income criteria, directly increasing housing affordability and financial stability for low-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1830: Provides that the sale of real property owned by the N.Y. city housing authority to a private entity must be approved by the state legislature

This bill requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to obtain approval from the New York State legislature before selling or transferring any of its real property to a private entity. It directly affects NYCHA, which manages public housing properties, by adding a new requirement to its legal process for property sales. The key mechanism is a new section (402-a) in the Public Housing Law mandating legislative approval for all such contracts, effective immediately. This change applies to any sale or transfer of NYCHA-owned property to private buyers after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires legislative approval for NYCHA property sales, preventing potential loss of affordable housing units to private entities85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 1768: Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent

Prohibits landlords from requiring a fee for nonessential services in a tenant's base rent, including cable, internet and garage usage, as a condition of leasing a dwelling; excludes buildings with less than three dwelling units.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from bundling services (cable, internet, garage) into base rent, increasing transparency and reducing unexpected tenant costs, aligning with tenant protection indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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