Bill > A01948

This bill establishes an Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program that will provide grants to housing properties serving seniors, with specific guidelines and requirements. The program, developed jointly by housing and health commissioners, will distribute grants to apartment buildings or complexes where at least 80% of residents are over 60 years old and have household incomes at or below 60% of the area median income. The resident assistance provided through these grants will aim to support healthy living and independence, but cannot include services that would require the property to be licensed as an adult care facility or assisted living residence. The bill mandates that grant funds will be geographically distributed, with 60% allocated to urban areas and 40% to rural areas, as defined in existing state law. Before issuing grants, the Department of Health must consult with stakeholders to ensure the proposed assistance does not require additional licensing. A portion of the appropriated funds may be used by the health commissioner to administer the program, which is designed to help seniors maintain independent living while receiving supportive services tailored to their needs.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1948