Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 7, 2026

A 9033: Enacts the "extreme weather tenant protection act"

This bill (A 9033) creates a statewide moratorium on residential evictions during extreme weather conditions in New York, including excessive heat (90°F+ heat index) and other severe weather events declared by the governor. It directly affects tenants in New York residential properties, particularly low-income and heat-vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by heat-related evictions. Key provisions automatically halt eviction warrants and pending enforcement during declared extreme weather and for 72 hours afterward, while requiring landlords to maintain prior rent obligations and tenant rights. The law replaces informal, ad hoc eviction suspensions with a formal, statewide rule, including public notice requirements and legal recourse for tenants unlawfully evicted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates eviction moratorium during extreme weather, protecting vulnerable tenants from displacement and strengthening tenant rights during heat emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1431: Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants

Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants, including but not limited to, an option to pay any deposit or advance to rent or use residential real property or a dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tenant security deposit options, strengthening tenant protections through flexible payment methods, aligning with tenant protection indicators in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6100: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents tenant displacement, preserves affordable housing, and provides ownership/rental opportunities for lower-income tenants, directly advancing tenant protections and affordable housing preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Aug 12, 2026

A 745: Eliminates rent for homeless shelters; repealer

Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates rent requirement for homeless shelters, directly advancing access to temporary housing without financial barriers for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6761: Provides for calculating the area median income for affordable housing programs in N.Y. city

Bill S 6761 changes how the area median income (AMI) is calculated for new affordable housing programs in New York City. For these programs, the AMI will be determined by using the lower figure between the AMI of the specific zip code where the program is located and the AMI of the broader region. This new calculation method will directly affect how eligibility and rent levels are set for future affordable housing projects within NYC.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill uses lower AMI calculation to expand affordable housing eligibility in NYC, directly strengthening access to affordable housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2219: Establishes certain criteria for the rent guidelines board to use for purposes of determining annual rent adjustments

S 2219 requires New York City's Rent Guidelines Board to use specific criteria when calculating annual rent adjustments for rent-stabilized properties. The bill mandates the Board to consider all property sizes, categorize owners by unit count (including rent-stabilized units), gross rent, and income, and publicly disclose data sources like the Department of Finance's real property forms. It also restricts hardship rent increases to owners with 20 or fewer units citywide and prohibits these increases for limited liability companies and large real estate firms. This directly affects rent-stabilized housing landlords and tenants in New York City by changing how rent adjustments are calculated and who qualifies for certain increases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates Rent Guidelines Board to use criteria protecting tenants from excessive rent hikes by restricting hardship increases for small landlords (20+ units) in rent-stabilized properties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2502: Relates to home stability support supplement programs

This bill requires local social services districts to provide rent supplements directly to landlords for eligible individuals and families facing imminent eviction or homelessness, defined broadly to include unsafe housing, domestic violence, or lack of permanent shelter. The supplement covers 85% of the federal fair market rent (up to 100%), with additional heating cost coverage paid directly to vendors. It applies to those receiving public assistance who are homeless or at immediate risk of losing housing, with support lasting up to five years (or one additional year after losing public assistance eligibility if income stays below 200% of the federal poverty level). The program prohibits recouping payments for rent arrears or heating costs and ensures supplements don't count toward public assistance need calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates rent supplements to landlords for tenants facing eviction/homelessness, directly funding housing stability programs and preventing homelessness per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8267: Establishes a community housing fund in the town of Rochester, county of Ulster

S 8267 establishes a local community housing fund for the Town of Rochester, Ulster County, to increase affordable housing opportunities for residents. The fund provides financial assistance - up to 50% of a home's purchase price - as grants or loans to first-time homebuyers meeting income limits (100% of state mortgage agency thresholds for Ulster County). It uses town revenues like real estate transfer taxes, general fund surpluses, and state/federal grants to support home purchases, new construction, rehabilitation, or rental housing for eligible households. The program specifically targets primary residences (not investment properties) and requires repayment of loans upon home resale.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses town tax revenues (real estate transfer taxes) and surpluses to fund affordable housing program, allocating existing budget resources toward housing needs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes fund providing up to 50% purchase assistance to first-time homebuyers meeting income limits, directly increasing affordable housing access through grants/loans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Mortgages Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6432: Relates to protecting the rights of Mitchell-Lama residents

This bill establishes an independent agency to handle complaints from current and converted Mitchell-Lama residents regarding issues like rent increases, harassment, or unsafe living conditions. It requires state and city housing agencies to verify financial documentation before approving rent hikes or building conversions, and mandates comptroller approval for all rent increases based on verified expenses. The bill also guarantees legal support for tenants in housing court and creates a specialized help desk for self-represented litigants. These changes directly affect Mitchell-Lama residents, building owners, co-op boards, and state/local housing agencies overseeing affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tenant protections via complaint agency, rent verification, and legal support for Mitchell-Lama residents, directly strengthening tenant rights in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1704: Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates rental voucher program for homeless/impending housing loss, directly funding affordable housing access and addressing homelessness through state-administered assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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