Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4334: Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent reduction for submetered utilities, directly protecting tenants from overcharges and advancing tenant rights in housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1818: 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 down payment assistance programs, directly advancing housing affordability through targeted taxation and new budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates down payment trust fund for homebuyers and taxes hedge funds holding excess homes, directly advancing affordable housing access and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1219: 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 affordable housing resources without concentration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1718: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, reducing tax burden on vulnerable populations per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, reducing costs and increasing affordability for target households.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2325: Establishes the shovel-ready housing program

Establishes the shovel-ready housing program under which certain municipalities, at their option, may pre-authorize parcels of property for the construction of housing; establishes a shovel-ready community tax rebate for taxpayers residing in municipalities that opt-in to the shovel-ready housing program; provides for annual apportionment to municipalities that have certified participation in the shovel-ready housing program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax rebate to residents in participating municipalities, offering tax relief which alignates with support indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates shovel-ready program enabling municipal pre-authorization for housing construction, offers tax rebates and funding for participating communities - directly advances housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 3787: Eliminates rent for homeless shelters; repealer

Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates rent requirements for homeless shelters, directly addressing homelessness and increasing access to housing assistance without financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 2289: Expands the veterans' preference to include veterans who did not serve during a time of war for certain housing

Bill S 2289 expands the eligibility for veterans' preference in Mitchell-Lama housing projects. Currently, this preference is available to veterans who served during a time of war. This bill removes that wartime service requirement, making the housing preference available to all veterans and their surviving spouses as defined by the civil service law. This change applies to projects with open waiting lists and will be implemented when closed lists reopen. The bill also maintains that current residents have first priority for internal transfers within their existing projects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands veterans' housing preference to all veterans, increasing access to affordable Mitchell-Lama housing projects.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' housing preference to all veterans (not just wartime), increasing access to affordable housing benefits as defined in civil service law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 868: Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to provide an informational notice to supportive housing tenants

Requires the office of mental health to provide an informational notice to supportive housing tenants which contains information about a supportive housing tenant's rights as a tenant, information about their building and other related information.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates tenant rights information notice for supportive housing tenants, strengthening tenant protections per housing policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6430: Relates to assistance for SUNY and CUNY students experiencing homelessness

Provides assistance for SUNY and CUNY students experiencing homelessness; designates liaison officers on campuses; creates systems for students experiencing homelessness to access support services and other resources available to the students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides direct assistance and support systems for homeless SUNY/CUNY students, enhancing educational access and resource availability for vulnerable higher education students.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides direct assistance to homeless students via campus liaisons and support systems, addressing homelessness - a core housing issue per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7679: Establishes the vacant rental improvement program

This bill establishes a state program providing grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small rental buildings (five or fewer units) located outside New York City. The program targets vacant units or those with code violations, requiring owners to renovate and lease units at affordable rates - defined as 80% of area median income - for a minimum of ten years. Owners who violate the affordability agreement must repay all grants received. The program aims to address upstate New York's shortage of safe, affordable housing by incentivizing property improvements while ensuring long-term tenant affordability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds via grants ($75k/unit) for affordable housing renovations, directly funding a public service program through government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes grants for renovating vacant units to affordable rates (80% AMI) with 10-year lease requirement, directly increasing affordable housing stock.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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