Housing (People with Disabilities)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

A 10927: Relates to permitting other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands disability rent increase exemptions to non-head household members, strengthening tenant protections and aiding affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10546: Establishes the community development financial institution disability housing program within the New York state urban development corporation

This bill creates a new program within the New York State Urban Development Corporation to provide funding for housing designed for people with mental and developmental disabilities. It authorizes the corporation to use up to $25 million from its community development financial institutions fund to support community development financial institutions that help build supportive and supervised living facilities. The program requires the corporation to work with state mental health and disability offices to create rules for how the money will be distributed. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, allowing time for necessary regulations to be prepared.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $25M for housing facilities serving people with mental and developmental disabilities, supporting mental health services and patient care access.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes new funding program for disability housing, authorizing $25M to build supportive living facilities for people with mental and developmental disabilities95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Community Development Property Development Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2026

S 9086: Relates to service animals and emotional support animals

Distinguishes the terms "service animal" and "emotional support animal"; provides that persons with a disability shall be entitled to reasonable housing accommodations for a service animal or emotional support animal, provided that they obtain documentation from a qualified practitioner; provides that certain privileges are restricted to persons with a service animal; provides that a person who fraudulently obtains documentation for a reasonable housing accommodation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine and community service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires qualified practitioner documentation for ESA housing accommodations, linking to mental health support services and protecting access for disability-related needs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates reasonable housing accommodations for service/emotional support animals, preventing disability-based housing discrimination and protecting tenant rights as defined in the topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8772: Establishes the disability access accountability commission

This bill establishes the Disability Access Accountability Commission (DAAC) in New York to monitor and enforce compliance with disability access laws across public and private spaces. The commission, made up of 14 members including disability advocates, experts, and private sector representatives, will operate an online portal for submitting accessibility complaints about businesses, public accommodations, or services like transit and housing. It will investigate complaints, conduct audits of public spaces, and impose penalties for non-compliance, while excluding exempt structures like historic sites or private homes. The commission must report annually to state leaders and will not handle disputes over exemption claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces disability access compliance in housing, protecting tenant rights for disabled individuals as part of accessibility enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates commission to enforce disability access in transit services, directly enhancing public transportation accessibility and compliance with accessibility laws.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7967: Relates to rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog

Protects the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog in a place of public accommodation or housing accommodation; imposes a misdemeanor penalty for violations; requires the division of human rights to conduct a public awareness and education campaign.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by requiring accommodations for service animals, aligning with tenant protection policies in housing accommodations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7571: Prohibits the adjustment of maximum allowable rent where any modification, increase or improvement is made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant

Prohibits the adjustment of maximum allowable rent where any modification, increase or improvement is made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant; defines disabled tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rent hikes for disability accommodations, protecting tenant rights without cost shift to disabled tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 903: Provides a rent increase exemption to persons with disabilities

This bill modifies property tax abatement rules to provide exemptions for households with a person with a disability. It sets specific income limits: $50,000 for general disability status, $29,000 for those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or medical assistance, and federal SSI income thresholds for others. Households exceeding these limits lose eligibility for tax abatements. Municipalities with existing qualifying policies can continue using them without new legislation. (Note: The bill addresses property tax abatements, not rent increases, as clarified in the text.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for lower-income disability households via property tax abatement with income limits ($29k-$50k), aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatement exemptions for disabled households, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 656: Establishes minimum regulations for the design and construction of new homes to provide visitability to such homes by persons with disabilities

S 656 requires new homes built with certain New York state or federal financial assistance to include basic accessibility features for people with disabilities. It mandates step-free entrances, 36-inch wide interior doors, environmental controls at accessible heights (15-48 inches above floor), and specific bathroom requirements including grab bar reinforcements and minimum clear floor space. The law applies to detached single-family homes, ground-floor townhouses, or ground-floor units in buildings with three or fewer units. Exclusions cover sites with physically unreasonable constraints and certain mortgage-backed loans (like FHA or Fannie Mae). Violations carry civil penalties of $50-$500 per offense.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates accessibility features in new homes receiving state/federal funding, promoting inclusive housing development and preventing disability-related housing discrimination.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Mortgages Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6198: Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry called "Access-New York"

Authorizes the commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain a housing registry of accessible or adaptable housing for the disabled called "Access-New York"; provides that certain owners shall provide certain information in relation to "Access-New York"; establishes a special advisory review panel to assist the commissioner in performance of duties of "Access-New York".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates 'Access-New York' registry for accessible housing for disabled, advancing housing accessibility and inclusion under affordable housing protections.95% confidence

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