Housing (Property Development)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6476: Relates to grievance procedures for proceedings involving the New York City Housing Authority

Requires the New York City Housing Authority to create policies regarding administrative procedures that conform with Title 42 Sections 13661-13662 of the United States Code and any relevant guidance developed by the Office of Public and Indian Housing of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to proceedings involving decisions of the Authority.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to implement federal grievance procedures per HUD guidance, strengthening tenant protection in administrative decisions under Title 42 housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1577: Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to certain rules

Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to rules with the purpose or effect to increase or decrease the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning or selling a single family residence or a multi-unit housing development, either directly or indirectly.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires impact notes for rules affecting housing costs, promoting transparency to advance affordability by analyzing cost impacts of regulations on housing development and ownership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1492: Relates to low or moderate income housing projects

Relates to low or moderate income housing developments; allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments; provides for an appeals process to the division of housing and community renewal; creates a state zoning board of appeals within the division to hear such appeals; directs the division to conduct a study to integrate low income housing tax credit applications with the zoning application process under this act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIntegrates low-income housing tax credit applications with zoning, facilitating tax credit access for affordable housing development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables zoning approvals for affordable housing projects, creates state appeals process, and integrates tax credit applications - directly advancing housing development access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6135: 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 acquisition fund for community land trusts, directing state spending toward affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates fund for community land trusts' affordable home ownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2025

A 8663: Relates to increasing the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

This bill increases the New York City Housing Development Corporation's (NYCHDC) bonding authority from $19 billion to $20 billion, allowing it to issue more bonds for affordable housing projects. The key change modifies the legal limit on outstanding bonds, directly affecting NYCHDC's ability to finance new housing developments and renovations. The amendment clarifies the calculation for determining the bonding limit while maintaining reserve fund requirements. This is a straightforward financial authorization change with no new program requirements or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases NYCHDC's bonding authority to fund affordable housing projects, directly advancing public service funding through expanded fiscal capacity for essential housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases NYCHDC bonding authority by $1B to fund affordable housing projects, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1870: Includes senior citizens as vulnerable populations eligible for supportive housing

This bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62 years or older) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It expands eligibility for state housing development grants to organizations serving seniors, requiring applicants to detail how they will support this group. Funding must directly support housing development and services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, with annual reports tracking how funds are used for this purpose. The change ensures seniors are formally recognized in the state's housing support system, affecting housing providers and senior residents seeking stable, accessible housing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands public health program eligibility to include seniors for supportive housing, requiring services that address health needs of vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands supportive housing eligibility to seniors (62+), directs funds to housing development for vulnerable populations, requiring detailed service plans for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Homelessness Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 799: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates revolving loan fund for mixed-income housing development via low-interest loans, directly advancing affordable housing funding and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2661: Includes senior citizens as vulnerable populations eligible for supportive housing

This bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62+ years old) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It requires that funding and housing development initiatives specifically address the needs of seniors, with grant applications and allocations prioritizing accessible housing and services for this group. The policy change ensures seniors are formally recognized in eligibility criteria for housing support, directing state funds toward their housing stability and community-based services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends public health law to include seniors in housing programs addressing healthcare needs, directing funding toward accessible services for vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes seniors (62+) as vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing, requiring programs to prioritize accessible housing and services for them.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Homelessness Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 733: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates low-interest loans to fund mixed-income housing development, directly advancing affordable housing goals through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 3996: Establishes a jobs and housing pilot program to create jobs in the construction industry and address the housing crisis

Establishes the "jobs and housing act"; directs the private housing finance agency to develop and administer a jobs and housing pilot program to construct and preserve housing, including workforce housing, that is affordable to low and moderate income persons, and creates jobs for those who build and work in such housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes affordable housing program for 130% AMI, directly addressing housing crisis per bill summary95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates construction jobs, advancing employment opportunities directly related to Labor & Employment without explicit labor protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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