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NY A00027
NY A00027Requires 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.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general municipal law, the general city law, the town law and the village law, in relation to requiring municipalities to include a housing needs assessment using the HUD median income calculations in their comprehensive plans; and to amend the general city law, in relation to making a technical correction
AI Summary
This bill requires municipalities (counties, cities, towns, and villages) to include a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment in their planning documents, utilizing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) median income calculations. The assessment must analyze housing needs across five specific income levels: (i) at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), (ii) 31-50% of AMI, (iii) 51-60% of AMI, (iv) 61-80% of AMI, and (v) 81-100% of AMI. By mandating this detailed analysis, the bill aims to create a data-driven foundation for understanding and addressing housing affordability across different income brackets. The requirement will be added to existing municipal law for counties, cities, towns, and villages, ensuring a standardized approach to assessing housing needs. This approach will help local governments better understand the housing challenges in their communities and potentially develop more targeted strategies for creating and preserving affordable housing options across various income levels.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
referred to local governments (on 01/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A27 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00027&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00027 |
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