Bill > A03446

This bill requires each city, town, and village in New York to develop a comprehensive "housing action plan for everyone" aimed at increasing available housing. The plan must be updated every five years and include an analysis of local infrastructure needs, available land for housing construction, opportunities to redevelop underutilized buildings, and specific strategies to address housing challenges. The legislation mandates that these plans consider various housing development concepts such as legalizing accessory dwelling units, creating transit-oriented development zones, reducing parking requirements, streamlining permit processes, and authorizing mixed-use development. The plans must also consider housing needs across five income levels based on Area Median Income (AMI) calculations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ranging from very low-income (30% of AMI) to moderate-income (100% of AMI). Each municipality must involve local stakeholders in developing the plan, post it on their website, file it with the state's division of housing and community renewal, and hold at least one public hearing. Regional economic development offices will assist municipalities in identifying potential grants and funding sources for implementing these housing action plans. Municipalities have twelve months to complete their plans, with the possibility of a three-month extension if substantial progress is demonstrated.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3446