Bill > S05766

This bill establishes a new program providing discounted quarterly municipal parking field permits for seniors aged 62 and older who earn 50% or less of the area median income (AMI). The bill defines key terms, including "area median income" as the annual median family income for the New York metropolitan area (as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), and "municipal parking field" as off-street parking areas owned and operated by the city department. Under the new law, eligible seniors will receive parking permits at rates no higher than 50% of the standard quarterly permit price. Applicants must submit an application to the department with details as prescribed by the commissioner, and the discounted permits will be specific to the individual and vehicle(s) identified in the application. The permits cannot be transferred to another person or vehicle. The bill will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, potentially providing financial relief for low-income senior residents of New York City who need municipal parking spaces.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5766