A 5098 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

This bill establishes New York's First Home Savings Program, creating tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time home buyers. It directly affects New York residents who have never owned a primary residence (including those with mobile homes but excluding those who claimed home tax deductions), allowing them to save for purchasing a home in the state. Key provisions include tax incentives under state law, strict rules defining "first-time buyer" status, and requirements that funds be used only for qualified home purchases (houses, condos, or co-ops) within New York as a primary residence. Withdrawals for non-qualified purposes face penalties, while exceptions exist for death, emergencies, or military service. The program is managed by the state comptroller and requires accounts to be held at approved financial institutions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
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