Bill > A04340

This bill creates the Incentivizing Habitability Opportunity Program (IHOP), which requires local social services districts to provide financial incentives to landlords who lease housing to homeless individuals and families under specific conditions. The program defines "homeless" broadly, including people without stable housing, those exiting institutions, facing eviction, living in hazardous conditions, or fleeing domestic violence. Eligible households are individuals or families receiving public assistance who are homeless. Landlords can receive $500 per homeless individual or $1,000 per homeless family monthly, provided they meet several requirements: entering a lease of at least one year, maintaining habitability standards verified through mandatory inspections, and following strict tenant protection rules. The dwelling units must pass housing quality standard inspections, and landlords can only terminate leases for specific good causes. The state will fully reimburse local districts for these incentives, using a combination of federal and state funds. The program aims to address homelessness by creating financial motivation for landlords to provide housing to vulnerable populations while ensuring safe, stable living conditions. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4340