Bill > A05504

This bill requires cities with populations over one million (effectively New York City) to distribute supportive housing facilities proportionally across all boroughs based on each borough's population percentage. The bill defines supportive housing facilities as multiple residences operated by non-profit organizations and funded by government entities, which provide housing and support services for people with mental illness, trauma, abuse, chemical dependency, chronic illness, and special populations like homeless individuals, abuse survivors, and veterans. Before establishing any new supportive housing facility, the appropriate community or neighborhood board must approve its location. Additionally, new supportive housing facilities must be prioritized in boroughs with the lowest current concentration of such facilities relative to population. The bill includes an exemption allowing community boards to grant waivers from these distribution requirements, and it takes effect immediately upon passage. This legislation aims to ensure more equitable geographic distribution of supportive housing across different city boroughs, preventing over-concentration in any single area.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5504