Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1577: Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to certain rules

Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to rules with the purpose or effect to increase or decrease the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning or selling a single family residence or a multi-unit housing development, either directly or indirectly.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires impact notes for rules affecting housing costs, promoting transparency to advance affordability by analyzing cost impacts of regulations on housing development and ownership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1492: Relates to low or moderate income housing projects

Relates to low or moderate income housing developments; allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments; provides for an appeals process to the division of housing and community renewal; creates a state zoning board of appeals within the division to hear such appeals; directs the division to conduct a study to integrate low income housing tax credit applications with the zoning application process under this act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIntegrates low-income housing tax credit applications with zoning, facilitating tax credit access for affordable housing development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables zoning approvals for affordable housing projects, creates state appeals process, and integrates tax credit applications - directly advancing housing development access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8631: Relates to the selection of tenants in state aided housing projects in the county of Westchester

Permits the county of Westchester to grant a fifty percent preference in the selection of tenants in state aided housing projects to current residents of the county.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermits preference for current residents in state-aided housing, supporting local affordability and tenant retention in housing projects.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6135: Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state

Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state; provides that moneys of the fund shall be expended solely to carry out the affordable home ownership development program exclusively for community land trusts; defines community land trusts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new acquisition fund for community land trusts, directing state spending toward affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates fund for community land trusts' affordable home ownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4058: Relates to low or moderate income housing projects

Relates to low or moderate income housing developments; allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments; provides for an appeals process to the division of housing and community renewal; creates a state zoning board of appeals within the division to hear such appeals; directs the division to conduct a study to integrate low income housing tax credit applications with the zoning application process under this act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows zoning boards to approve affordable housing, creates appeals process, and integrates tax credits with zoning - directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4414: Establishes an optional local tax exemption for affordable multi-family housing, to be implemented based on regional recommendations developed by the division of housing and community renewal

Establishes an optional local tax exemption for affordable multi-family housing, to be implemented by cities, towns and villages based on recommendations developed by the division of housing and community renewal for each economic development region.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for affordable housing, reducing local tax burden on multi-family developments targeting lower-income housing, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption incentivizes affordable housing development by reducing costs for multi-family projects, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 27: Requires municipalities to include a housing needs assessment using the HUD median income calculations in their comprehensive plans

Requires municipalities to include an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment to establish a data-based foundation for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the municipality, utilizing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development median income calculations, in their comprehensive plans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates data-driven housing needs assessments using HUD income metrics to establish foundation for affordable housing creation/preservation in municipal plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6751: Relates to housing navigation services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

This bill establishes state-funded housing navigation services to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities find and maintain stable housing. It requires the state to create individualized housing plans, assist with housing applications, and coordinate transitions, while developing a statewide training curriculum for housing navigators. A multi-agency task force - including state disability, mental health, and housing officials - will oversee implementation, promote awareness, and evaluate outcomes. The law also mandates reporting on service progress and authorizes federal waivers to support these services, effective April 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded housing navigation services, requiring state budget allocation for new public service implementation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingState-funded housing navigation services directly advance affordable housing access for individuals with disabilities through individualized plans and application assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6783: Promotes the inclusion of children living in temporary housing in prekindergarten programs

Promotes the inclusion of children living in temporary housing in prekindergarten programs; requires school districts to prioritize homeless children on any pre-K waitlists and provides for the reimbursement to school districts of hiring additional staff to accommodate the enrollment of a homeless child.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates prioritizing homeless children in pre-K enrollment and reimburses districts for staff, expanding educational access for vulnerable students.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness by prioritizing homeless children in pre-K programs, aligning with housing support indicators like protecting vulnerable housing situations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5905: Requires affordable housing units to be equally distributed throughout building projects

This bill requires new housing projects with affordable units to spread them evenly throughout the building(s), rather than concentrating them on specific floors or sections. It also mandates that affordable units have equal access to shared facilities, entrances, and exits as regular-priced apartments. Large cities (over 1 million people) may temporarily waive these rules for specific projects via city council vote. The law applies immediately to projects still under construction when it takes effect, and existing projects must comply with the access requirements upon completion.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates even distribution of affordable units and equal access to facilities, preventing segregation and strengthening tenant protections per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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