Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2658: Establishes an affordable housing program

Establishes an affordable housing program to be administered by the division of homes and community renewal which will provide loans or grants to certain property owners; provides that property owners receiving such loans or grants shall rent such property for no more than thirty-three percent of a tenant's income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates affordable housing program with loans/grants requiring rents ≤33% of tenant income, directly advancing affordability and tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5541: Includes broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria of the New York State low-income housing tax credit program

This bill adds broadband access as a scoring factor in New York State's low-income housing tax credit program. It requires housing projects applying for tax credits to commit to using end-to-end fiber-optic broadband infrastructure to receive preference during application evaluation. The change directly affects developers seeking low-income housing tax credits by making fiber broadband access a key consideration in project rankings. The policy update modifies how projects are scored but does not mandate broadband installation, only prioritizing applications that commit to it.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds broadband access as scoring factor in NY low-income housing tax credit program, enhancing infrastructure requirements for affordable housing developments.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates fiber broadband infrastructure for low-income housing tax credits, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity in housing projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1769: Relates to maintaining a database of vacant residential housing units, imposing a real property tax on such vacant units, and funding affordable housing development

Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to create and maintain a database of vacant residential housing units, and to create an affordable housing development program; imposes a tax on vacant residential housing units; creates an affordable housing development program fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on vacant properties to fund affordable housing development, directly advancing fiscal management through dedicated program funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingImposes tax on vacant units to fund affordable housing development program, directly advancing housing affordability through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 4067: Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law

Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law; provides that in cases of alleged housing discrimination, an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by a practice's discriminatory effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCodifies disparate impact standard in housing discrimination cases, strengthening tenant protections by allowing claims based on discriminatory effects rather than intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 891: Directs the department of social services to establish a centralized homelessness crisis response data system

Directs the department of social services to establish a centralized homelessness crisis response data system through which state agencies, local governmental entities, including law enforcement agencies, court systems, school districts, and emergency service providers, and other relevant persons are able to share and access information related to individuals who experience chronic homelessness in order to connect or refer such individuals to services including affordable housing opportunities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates data system to connect homeless individuals to affordable housing services, directly advancing housing access through interagency coordination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5760: Relates to establishing a housing task force to address affordable housing for millennials

Establishes a housing task force addressing affordable housing for millennials in suburban counties to provide a continuing forum to discuss concerns and issues related to the formulation of state policy designed to help address this issue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes housing task force to address affordable housing for millennials, directly advancing policy development on housing access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 1130: Relates to protections for renters using certain housing subsidies or public assistance

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against subsidized renters, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6922: Enacts the fair housing and source of income discrimination awareness act

Requires section 8 voucher holders to be provided notice of their legal protections from source of income discrimination; requires online housing platforms operating in the state to display notices of rights against source of income discrimination; makes related provisions; provides for penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents source of income discrimination against voucher holders, mandates platform notices, and protects tenant rights - directly advancing fair housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3930: Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans; requires a study on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on housing discrimination and redlining.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates study on AI's impact on housing discrimination/redlining, directly addressing tenant protection and anti-discrimination goals in housing decisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in housing/loans to prevent discrimination, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Aug 12, 2026

S 5226: Sets standards for advertising deeply affordable housing

This bill establishes clear standards for advertising housing as "deeply affordable." It defines such housing as units affordable to households earning 60% or less of the local area median income (as calculated by HUD). Advertisers - including developers and landlords - may not falsely label non-compliant housing as "deeply affordable," and must clearly disclose the percentage or number of deeply affordable units when marketing buildings with both affordable and market-rate units. Government agencies must also follow these rules when promoting housing availability. The law does not change eligibility for tax credits or grants but requires all advertising under those programs to comply with these new standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents false advertising of affordable housing, ensuring accurate representation of deeply affordable units per HUD income standards, aligning with tenant protection and transparency goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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