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This bill establishes an "affordable independent senior housing assistance program" that will provide grants to properties designed for seniors who live independently and have incomes at or below 60% of the area median income, with at least 80% of residents meeting this income threshold. These grants, funded by available appropriations, will be used by these "affordable independent senior housing properties" to create and run "resident assistance programs," which offer support to help seniors maintain healthy living, independence, and an improved quality of life. The program will be developed by the commissioner (likely of housing) in conjunction with the commissioner of health, with the commissioner of health responsible for distributing the grants. Importantly, the assistance provided through these grants cannot include services that would require the property to be licensed as an adult care facility or an assisted living residence. Before awarding grants, the department of health must consult with various stakeholders to ensure the provided assistance does not trigger these licensure requirements, and a summary of this input and the department's determination must be shared with stakeholders. The bill also mandates that 60% of the awarded funds go to projects in urban areas and 40% to projects in rural areas, as defined by existing law, and allows for funds to be transferred to the department of health for program administration.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9214