Bill > S02083

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: (1) at or below 30% of the area median income (AMI), (2) between 31-50% of AMI, (3) between 51-60% of AMI, (4) between 61-80% of AMI, and (5) between 81-100% of AMI. By mandating this detailed, data-driven approach, the bill aims to establish a foundational understanding of housing affordability within each municipality, which can help guide future housing creation and preservation strategies. The bill amends multiple sections of New York state law, including the General Municipal Law, General City Law, Town Law, and Village Law, to ensure that all types of local governments conduct this comprehensive housing needs analysis as part of their comprehensive planning process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2083