Housing (Property Development)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 248: Relates to defining community significant projects and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program

Defines community significant projects as a business creating or retaining current jobs as determined by the commissioner, with particular emphasis on employment and/or training of current public housing residents; currently located or to be located in existing leased space of a building in a public housing development in the state; and which makes significant qualified capital investments to start a business, or improve services and working conditions for an existing business, when located in such public housing space and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines community projects in public housing developments focused on job creation/retention for residents, linking business investments to public housing employment, advancing affordable housing through economic development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1851: Establishes a New York Main Street development center in the division of housing and community renewal

This bill establishes a New York Main Street Development Center within the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. The center will coordinate with state agencies to provide technical assistance and compile existing state, local, and federal programs for revitalizing commercial and residential buildings in downtown areas. It will create a centralized website linking these resources and offer training to community officials and developers. The initiative aims to leverage underutilized downtown infrastructure (like water and sewer systems) to support housing redevelopment in Main Street districts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates centralized hub to coordinate housing development resources, revitalize residential buildings, and provide technical assistance for downtown revitalization under housing agency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Historic Preservation Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4711: Establishes a green development neighborhood tax exemption

Bill A 4711 establishes a property tax exemption for new residential subdivisions certified as "green development neighborhoods." It directly affects developers building qualifying neighborhoods and homeowners in those areas, reducing their property tax burden on new construction value. The exemption applies to subdivisions meeting NGBS silver or LEED for new construction certification standards, with deed restrictions requiring all homes to achieve silver certification. Municipalities can adopt local laws granting up to a 10-year tax exemption on the increased value from green construction, administered through tax assessors upon submitted certification.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemption for qualifying green developments, directly reducing tax burden on developers/homeowners per tax relief indicators.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax exemption for LEED-certified green neighborhoods, directly incentivizing energy-efficient construction standards and promoting renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax exemption for neighborhoods meeting LEED/NGBS green certification standards, directly incentivizing environmentally sustainable development through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption for new green residential subdivisions directly incentivizes housing development by reducing developers' costs, advancing construction of new housing stock.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Development Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 2707: Enacts the housing development fund company fairness, preservation, and affordability act

Enacts the housing development fund company fairness, preservation, and affordability act to clarify certain provisions relating to the dissolution and reincorporation of housing development fund companies; provides for tax exemptions and abatements for housing development fund companies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions and abatements for housing development companies, directly impacting tax policy to support affordable housing initiatives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemptions/abatements for housing development fund companies directly support affordability and preservation goals in the bill's title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7755: Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities

Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities; defines "veteran with a service-related disability".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes preferences for veterans with service-related disabilities in an affordable home ownership program, directly advancing access to affordable housing for a vulnerable group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates housing program preferences for veterans with service-related disabilities, directly expanding access to affordable homeownership benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 5501: Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state

Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state; provides that moneys of the fund shall be expended solely to carry out the affordable home ownership development program exclusively for community land trusts; defines community land trusts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state fund for affordable housing program, explicitly allocating state moneys for community land trusts' development activities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates dedicated fund for community land trust affordable housing development, directly advancing affordable home ownership through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2586: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning requirements

This bill limits local governments' ability to set zoning rules for residential development. It prohibits cities, villages, and towns from requiring minimum lot sizes larger than 1,200 square feet (or 5,000/20,000 sq ft for towns with infrastructure), banning off-street parking requirements (except for freight), and restricting multi-family housing. Specifically, it allows up to four families in single-lot dwellings anywhere residentially permitted, and up to six families near transit stops (within 1/4 mile of subway/rail stations). These changes directly affect developers, homeowners, and local planning decisions by restricting how communities can regulate housing density and lot design.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves zoning barriers (min lot size, parking) to enable more multi-family housing, increasing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7309: Requires contact be made with the complainant to verify restoration of service before concluding an investigation

Requires the New York City department of housing preservation and development to make contact with the complainant to verify restoration of service before concluding an investigation into a violation of heat and hot water service requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires verification of heat/hot water service restoration before closing investigations, strengthening tenant protections for essential housing services per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6517: Requires the commissioner of the department of housing preservation and development to issue an annual report on the tenant interim lease program

This bill (S 6517) requires New York City's housing commissioner to submit an annual report on the Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) program by February 1st each year. The report must detail program funding amounts and how funds were used, list current buildings and participants, and suggest improvements to help the program achieve its goals. It affects the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) commissioner, who must submit this report to the governor, state senate president, state assembly speaker, mayor, and City Council. The bill mandates this transparency to track the program's operations and effectiveness, without changing TIL program rules or eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires annual report on TIL program to detail funding use and suggest improvements, ensuring transparency and effectiveness of tenant protection program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1454: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

Bill S 1454 requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances based on a recipient's actual rent obligation. These allowances would be capped at up to 100% of the current fair market rent, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the corresponding unit size in that district. This change directly affects individuals receiving shelter allowances and the local social services districts responsible for administering them.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures shelter allowances cover 100% of fair market rent, strengthening tenant housing support for low-income recipients by aligning with HUD standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters Tenant Rights

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