Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 1201: Requires the division of housing and community renewal, with the state office for the aging, to establish a database of available senior housing; requires the office for the aging to maintain such database

Requires the division of housing and community renewal, in collaboration with the New York state office for the aging, to establish a publicly accessible online database of available senior housing units; requires the New York state office for the aging to maintain the senior housing unit database.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates public database for senior housing access, facilitating affordable housing options for elderly residents by improving visibility of available units.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jan 27, 2025

A 420: Increases the New York state housing finance agency bonding authority

This bill increases the New York State Housing Finance Agency's borrowing limit to $36.28 billion for housing-related bonds. It directly affects the agency and future housing finance programs, allowing it to issue more bonds to fund affordable housing developments, renovations, and related projects. The key provision raises the existing cap from $31 billion to $36.28 billion, expanding the agency's capacity to finance housing without changing the types of projects it supports. This is a straightforward funding authorization, not a new program or policy change.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority to $36.28B for affordable housing developments, renovations, and related projects, directly expanding funding capacity for housing finance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

died · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 3886: Protects tenants displaced due to fire

Provides that any tenant who is evicted or otherwise removed from a dwelling unit as a result of a vacate order issued by any governmental agency or department due to fire shall be entitled to a suitable accommodation; defines suitable accommodation; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates suitable accommodation for tenants displaced by fire-related evacuations, directly strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 679: Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded grant program for broadband access in low-income housing, allocating budget resources to support essential services per funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds broadband assistance for low-income housing residents, advancing affordable housing access through direct support to designated housing units.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a grant program to provide no-cost/discounted broadband subscriptions, directly expanding internet access for low-income populations and promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4336: Establishes the New York student loan assistance and home purchase act

Establishes the "New York student loan assistance and home purchase act", for the purposes of facilitating the purchase of homes by individuals who are burdened by student debt, by providing financing opportunities for the consolidation of student debt into a mortgage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingConsolidates student debt into mortgages, reducing barriers to homeownership for debt-burdened individuals, directly advancing affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 6510: Expands eligibility requirements for rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities

This bill expands rent increase exemptions in New York City for residents with disabilities. It amends the definition of "eligible head of the household" to include people with disabilities (and their spouses or children) who qualify under city law, not just seniors aged 62+. Eligibility requires household income under annual limits tied to federal SSI benefits ($25,000 in 2025, increasing to $29,000 by 2029). The change specifically applies to properties with federally insured mortgages, directly affecting disabled residents in these housing units who meet income criteria.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands rent exemption eligibility for disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and affordability for low-income households under SSI income limits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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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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