Housing (Zoning)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2083: Requires municipalities to include a housing needs assessment using the HUD median income calculations in their comprehensive plans

Requires municipalities to include an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment to establish a data-based foundation for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the municipality, utilizing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development median income calculations, in their comprehensive plans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates data-driven housing needs assessments using HUD income metrics to establish foundation for affordable housing creation/preservation in municipal plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 5557: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, and workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states state policy should increase affordable housing options, directly aligning with support indicators for advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 256: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states state policy to increase affordable housing options, directly aligning with support indicators for advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2187: Provides for calculating the area median income for affordable housing programs in N.Y. city

This bill (A 2187) requires new affordable housing programs in New York City to use the lower of two area median income (AMI) calculations: either the zip code-specific AMI or the broader regional AMI for the program's location. It directly affects developers and housing providers initiating new affordable housing projects after the bill's effective date. The key provision mandates that the program must adopt whichever AMI figure (zip code or regional) results in a lower income threshold, potentially expanding eligibility for affordable housing. This change applies only to new programs, not existing ones, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates use of lower AMI threshold to expand affordable housing eligibility, increasing access for lower-income households in NYC programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 529: Establishes the local initiatives task force on housing

Establishes the local initiatives task force on housing, in order to collaborate with local government officials, state agencies, and stakeholders to develop best practices for local governments to incentivize housing development.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes task force to develop best practices for incentivizing housing development, advancing affordable housing goals through collaborative policy solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2224: Relates to requiring affordable housing projects to calculate and only use the area median income for the specific county that the project is located in

Relates to requiring affordable housing projects to calculate and only use the area median income for the specific county that the project is located in for determining affordability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires county-specific median income for affordability calculations, making housing more accessible in lower-income areas by aligning standards with local economics.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6958: Enacts the New York fair housing act

Enacts the New York fair housing act to require municipalities to take affirmative steps to address the creation and maintenance of affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates municipalities to take affirmative steps for affordable housing creation/maintenance, directly advancing the topic per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4702: Relates to establishing a housing task force to address affordable housing for millennials

Establishes a housing task force addressing affordable housing for millennials in suburban counties to provide a continuing forum to discuss concerns and issues related to the formulation of state policy designed to help address this issue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes task force specifically to address affordable housing for millennials through policy formulation, directly advancing housing access goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3492: Enacts the sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act

Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits SEQR environmental reviews for housing projects, weakening regulatory oversight despite sprawl prevention intent.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes affordable housing via SEQR exemptions to streamline residential construction and prevent sprawl, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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