Bill > S02289

This bill amends the New York Private Housing Finance Law to expand veterans' housing preferences in Mitchell-Lama housing projects. Currently, veterans receive preference in admission to housing projects with open waiting lists, but only if they served during a time of war. The proposed change removes this wartime service restriction, meaning all veterans, regardless of when or where they served, will now be eligible for housing preference. Mitchell-Lama housing is a New York state affordable housing program that provides lower-cost rental and cooperative housing for middle-income residents. The bill requires housing companies to publish the number of veterans receiving preference adjacent to their waiting list application, and it applies to both mutual companies and urban rental companies. This change ensures that all veterans have equal access to these housing opportunities, recognizing their service regardless of the specific period in which they served. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2289