Bill > A05291

This bill requires local boards (city, town, or village agencies responsible for building and zoning) in towns with populations of 5,000 or more to submit detailed annual housing and zoning information to the Department of State. Specifically, local boards must provide comprehensive data about housing sites, including addresses, lot numbers, number of dwelling units, construction dates, permits, governmental subsidies, and specific development details. They must also submit digital zoning maps containing information about residential, commercial, and industrial zoning, including details like permitted dwelling unit numbers, lot size requirements, parking regulations, and zoning approval types. The Division of Housing and Community Renewal must also submit an annual report of housing subsidies. The Department of State is required to publish all submitted information on its website annually. As an enforcement mechanism, local boards that fail to comply will have their community development block grant funding reduced by 50%. The bill defines key terms like "housing site" and "dwelling unit" and aims to increase transparency in housing and zoning development across New York State. The legislation will take effect on the first day of January following its passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5291