Housing

passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 6718: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits rent control tenants from paying surcharges for appliances, reducing costs and strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization laws.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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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 7, 2026

S 6183: Enacts the "house New Yorkers first act"

Establishes a five-year moratorium on foreign entities purchasing homes in New York state unless the purchase is for a primary residence; directs the department of state to conduct a study on the effects of the moratorium on the housing market and to send a report on the study to the legislature; specifies data and indicators to analyze for the study; defines terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestricts foreign ownership of homes (non-primary residences) to increase local housing availability, directly addressing affordability concerns through market intervention.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1535: Enacts the "tenants organizing act"

Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant organizations to operate without fees, inviting legal support and officials, directly strengthening tenant rights and organizing capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7585: Enacts the fair share for homeless shelters act

Establishes an office of fair share enforcement to oversee compliance with fair share mandates for siting of homeless shelters; provides for fair distribution of homeless shelters across municipalities and community districts to best serve the homeless population; requires reporting; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates fair distribution of homeless shelters to serve homeless population, directly addressing homelessness as a housing issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7828: Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program

Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program to provide grants to eligible projects for reasonable and necessary commercial insurance expenses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates an insurance relief fund for affordable housing projects, directly funding commercial insurance expenses to advance affordable housing access through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7632: Includes households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program

Includes households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands FHEPS program eligibility to domestic violence survivors, directly preventing homelessness and strengthening tenant protections under housing assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7939: Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates broadband grants for households in housing assistance programs, directly supporting affordable housing access and reducing digital divide for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates grants for low-income broadband access, directly expanding internet availability to vulnerable populations per digital equity goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Broadband Access

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1805: Grants real property tax abatement to rent-controlled or rent regulated properties when the maximum authorized rent exceeds 1/2 of the tenants' household income

Authorizes application of the property tax abatement for rent-controlled or rent regulated properties occupied by senior citizens or disabled persons, to those units occupied by tenants paying the maximum allowable rent when such rent exceeds 1/2 of the household income; provides for state payments to cities affected thereby equal to 10% of lost real property tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement for low-income tenants (rent >50% of income) with state compensation to cities, aligning with tax relief and fiscal responsibility for vulnerable households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatement for rent-regulated units where rent exceeds 50% of tenant income, protecting vulnerable seniors/disabled tenants and increasing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Renters

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