Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7445: Relates to community land mortgages and authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase community land mortgages from banks within the state

Relates to the purchase of community land mortgages; defines a community land mortgage as a mortgage that is secured by a first lien on a leasehold estate in real property that is improved by a residential structure wherein title to the real property is retained by a not-for-profit housing company or housing development fund company; authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase community land mortgages from banks within the state; ensures not-for-profit housing remains as affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes NY mortgage agency to purchase community land mortgages, ensuring not-for-profit housing remains affordable per summary. Directly advances affordable housing access through financial mechanism.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2082: Relates to pension income and tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

This bill changes how property taxes are calculated for seniors and people with disabilities living in rent-controlled or rent-regulated housing. It allows their pension benefits (including Social Security, retirement payments, and disability benefits) to be counted as income for tax purposes, potentially lowering their property tax burden. The key mechanism revises income calculation rules to exclude gifts, inheritances, and certain pension increases tied to inflation, while including eligible benefits. To qualify, households must have an existing rent increase exemption order (granted before July 1, 2024) and the new calculation must show lower taxes than the previous method.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for seniors/disabled renters by counting pension income in tax calculations, lowering their burden per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill lowers property tax burden for seniors/disabled in rent-controlled housing via pension income inclusion, strengthening tenant affordability protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9171: Increases transparency of source of income discrimination findings and rental application outcomes for voucher holders

Requires the division of human rights to report on its website findings of discriminatory practices relating to lawful sources of income; requires landlords of 6 or more residential units to report annually certain information relating to applicants who receive rental subsidies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates reporting on income source discrimination against voucher holders, strengthening tenant protections and addressing housing discrimination per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 18, 2026

A 9112: Prohibits the use of credit history in the tenant screening process for applicants who are survivors of domestic violence

Provides that a landlord shall not request, obtain, or consider a consumer credit report or credit history for a prospective tenant who provides a written self-attestation that they are a victim of domestic violence, and shall not deny an application for rental housing on the basis of credit history when the applicant is a victim of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects domestic violence survivors from housing discrimination, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of victim support and reducing barriers to stability.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing denial based on credit history for domestic violence survivors and subsidy recipients, strengthening tenant protections and increasing housing access for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 6654: Relates to authorizing a reduction of taxes pursuant to shelter rent

Relates to authorizing a reduction of taxes pursuant to shelter rent; provides that upon consent of the local legislative body in a city with a population of one million or more such taxes may be reduced to five per centum or less, including a full reduction of the annual shelter rent or carrying charges of a project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax reduction on shelter rent projects in NYC, directly providing tax relief per topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax reduction on shelter rent projects in NYC likely lowers costs for affordable housing developments, aligning with housing affordability goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6452: Requires rent concessions to be reported to the division of housing and community renewal

Requires rent concessions to be reported to the division of housing and community renewal; requires the inclusion of a statement of net effective rent for units with concessions; requires certain annual statements filed to include reporting of rent concessions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires transparency in rent concessions and net effective rent reporting, enhancing tenant awareness of actual costs, aligning with tenant protection measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2338: Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; requires such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates a veteran-specific housing loan program for home/land ownership, providing direct funding for housing development and property ownership, aligning with housing program support indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates new loan program for veteran home/land ownership, expanding housing benefits and financial support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7706: Grants tax credit for downpayment made on residential housing

Grants credit against personal income tax to purchasers of residential housing in the amount of any downpayment made on such housing; provides that the maximum credit shall not exceed 5 percent of the purchase price of the residential housing; requires taxpayers to meet eligibility requirements imposed by the state of New York mortgage agency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants tax credit reducing personal income tax burden for homebuyers, aligning with tax relief for middle-income households through downpayment assistance.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credit for downpayment on residential housing, reducing upfront costs and increasing affordability for homebuyers, directly supporting affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Homeownership Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7987: Relates to the reduction of taxes pursuant to shelter rent

This bill amends the private housing finance law to modify local tax exemptions for certain limited-profit housing projects. For these projects located in cities with a population of one million or more, it sets the maximum amount of local and municipal taxes to be paid at zero percent of the annual shelter rent or carrying charges. This effectively removes the previous minimum tax requirement tied to a percentage of shelter rent or 1973 tax levels for these projects. For projects in other municipalities, the local legislative body retains the ability to consent to similar tax reductions, with such consent requiring renewal every ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates minimum tax requirement for housing projects in large cities, reducing tax burden on qualifying developments.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves tax burden on limited-profit housing projects in major cities, reducing costs for developers and likely increasing affordability by eliminating minimum tax requirements tied to shelter rent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Taxes Renters

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 2408: Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government

Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBlocks state-imposed zoning rules, limiting state efforts to increase housing development and affordable housing access through mandatory local zoning requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning Tags Local Government

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