Bill > A07670

This bill amends the public housing law to provide financial protection for veterans by ensuring that their federal disability benefits are not counted as income when determining eligibility for public housing or calculating housing-related surcharges. Specifically, the bill stipulates that disability benefits paid by the federal government to veterans for service-connected disabilities will be excluded from the calculation of a veteran's "probable aggregate annual income" and will not be used to impose additional charges. This means that veterans who receive disability compensation for injuries or conditions related to their military service will have those benefits fully protected when they apply for public housing, potentially making housing more accessible and affordable for disabled veterans. The bill will go into effect on the first day of January following its enactment, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new provisions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7670