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NY A09945
Bill
Status
4/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Requires all cities, towns, and villages in New York to prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan by December 31, 2023.
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Plans must identify regional and local affordable housing needs and specify strategies to increase affordable housing units, including options such as financial assistance to homebuyers, new construction for rent or sale, public-private partnerships, accessory dwelling units, and housing counseling services.
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Plans must adhere to land use principles including minimizing development costs, protecting natural resources, promoting mixed-income communities, enhancing transportation options, and coordinating with neighboring communities.
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Plans must be updated every five years, ensure equitable geographic distribution of affordable housing without undue concentration in any single community, and include at least one public hearing on the draft plan and one on the final plan with at least ten days' notice.
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Adopted plans must be filed with the local government clerk and posted on the local government website, with the governing body responsible for regular review and maintenance.
Legislative Description
Requires local governments to prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan no later than December 31, 2023; defines local government as a city, town or village; requires plan to identify the regional need for affordable housing, as well as such need within the local government; makes related requirements; directs such local governments to hold at least one public hearing on the draft plan and one public hearing on the final plan; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to local governments
4/19/2022