Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7066: Provides for the imposition of a fine for the failure of a cooperative apartment corporation to credit the STAR exemption to the tenant-stockholders thereof

Provides for the imposition of a fine for the failure of a cooperative apartment corporation to credit the STAR exemption to the tenant-stockholders thereof.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures tenant-stockholders receive STAR tax benefits, protecting tenant financial rights and promoting affordability in co-op housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2025

A 8699: Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect

Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect; provides that an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by such practice's discriminatory effect, even if such practice was not motivated by a discriminatory intent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies discriminatory effect standard, enabling challenges to housing discrimination without proving intent, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7494: Relates to real property tax lien transfers; repealer

Establishes provisions for real property tax lien transfers to assist homeowners facing foreclosure based on unpaid taxes; repeals existing provisions relating to acceptance of taxes from certain loan corporations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for homeowners facing foreclosure due to unpaid taxes, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower/middle income.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents foreclosure for homeowners with unpaid taxes, protecting housing stability and property rights per bill's purpose to assist homeowners facing tax-related foreclosure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Mortgages Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 5682: Relates to the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence

Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines protected occupant status criteria, strengthens tenant rights by restoring severed landlord-tenant relationships, and ensures primary residence protections for interim multiple dwelling units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 106: Relates to increasing the standards of monthly need and home energy grant amounts for persons in receipt of public assistance

This bill (A 106) increases monthly financial standards for public assistance eligibility and home energy grants in New York State. It doubles the current monthly need standards for households (e.g., a single-person household jumps from $158 to $316) and home energy grants (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20) starting July 1, 2025, for all public assistance recipients. The bill also establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments based on federal Social Security data. These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families receiving state public assistance benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases public assistance funding by doubling monthly need standards and home energy grants, directly funding essential programs for low-income households.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases home energy grants for low-income households, directly protecting utility consumers from high energy costs per bill's grant amount doubling.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases home energy grants for public assistance recipients, directly reducing housing costs and supporting affordability for low-income households.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 176: Provides eligibility for state or local public benefits regardless of immigration status

This bill allows New York state agencies, municipalities, and public authorities to provide state or local public benefits (like food assistance or housing support) to people regardless of their immigration status, as long as they would qualify under federal law if not for immigration restrictions. It gives these entities discretion to offer such benefits to individuals who would otherwise be eligible under federal definitions (specifically referencing the federal PRWORA law). The policy change directly affects immigrants and local governments by removing a barrier to accessing essential services within New York State.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands housing support eligibility to all qualifying individuals regardless of immigration status, directly increasing access to affordable housing programs under state/local benefits.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly removes immigration status barriers for state benefits, enabling access to services like food/housing support and overriding federal PRWORA restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5907: Exempts mortgages of residential real property from taxation when property is purchased by owners receiving state or federal buyout of prior residence destroyed in hurricane Sandy

Exempts mortgages of residential real property from taxation when property is purchased by owners receiving state or federal buyout of their prior residence destroyed in hurricane Sandy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts mortgages from taxation for Sandy buyout recipients, providing direct tax relief to affected homeowners as a fiscal assistance measure.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts mortgages for Sandy buyout recipients, reducing housing costs and aiding recovery for displaced homeowners, aligning with affordable housing support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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passed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 2749: Establishes the New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act

Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires lead-safe renovation standards in residential properties, protecting tenants from health hazards in housing (tenant protection indicator).90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 618: Prohibits lenders from blocking access to funds from a credit line mortgage

This bill (S 618) prohibits lenders from blocking a borrower’s access to funds in a credit line mortgage when the borrower is current on payments. It directly affects homeowners with existing credit line mortgages who might have faced sudden loss of access to their available funds. The key provision requires lenders to maintain access to these funds for on-time borrowers, removing the ability to revoke or restrict access solely due to the borrower’s current payment status. The law amends New York’s Banking Law and Real Property Law to enforce this requirement, effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects property rights by ensuring homeowners with current mortgages access credit line funds, directly addressing a core aspect of housing policy as defined.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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passed · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 3601: Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes senior residents in independent housing to receive home-like services, strengthening tenant rights by ensuring access to essential services in their living environment.80% confidence

Tags Seniors

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