Housing (Property Taxes)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11484: Relates to affordable housing in New York city

Provides that no tax exemption shall be given for any unit that has not agreed in writing to maintain such unit as their primary residence for no less than five years from the acquisition of such unit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restricts tax exemptions for non-primary residences, preventing tax breaks for vacant or investment units and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts affordable housing by denying tax exemptions for units not used as primary residences for five years, limiting housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6781: Relates to the payment of arrears for certain taxes and placing limitations on housing development fund company regulatory agreements

Modifies certain eligibility requirements; extends the time period for the payment of arrears for certain taxes; places limitations on housing development fund company regulatory agreements.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPlaces limitations on housing development fund regulatory agreements, restricting development flexibility per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7527: Provides an alternative hardship allowance based on 8 1/2% of assessed value

Provides for an alternative hardship allowance for landlords in New York city rent controlled apartments which allows a hardship rent increase where a building's annual net income is less than 8.5 percent of the equalized assessed value.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows hardship rent increases in rent-controlled buildings, weakening tenant protections by permitting higher rents when landlords' income is low.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7499: Provides basis for determining primary residency

Provides that non-payment of New York city taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency housing rent control act is not a person's primary residence as claimed by the delinquent taxpayer and non-payment of NYS taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency tenant protection act of 1974 is not a person's primary residence.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill uses tax non-payment as prima facie evidence to deny primary residence claims, potentially undermining tenant protections under rent control laws by enabling removal from protected housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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