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

Bill A 1779 amends the New York State low-income housing tax credit program. It requires that the scoring and ranking criteria for project applications include a preference for broadband access. Specifically, projects that commit to using end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for delivering broadband service will receive a preference during evaluation. This bill directly affects developers applying for these tax credits and aims to encourage the inclusion of advanced internet infrastructure in new low-income housing developments.