NY A09228

Requires all cities, towns, and villages in New York to adopt a "housing action plan for everyone" designed to increase available housing, with updates required at least every five years.

Each plan must consider infrastructure needs, available land for construction, opportunities to redevelop underutilized buildings, particular community needs related to income levels and housing costs, and specific tools and strategies to address identified needs.

Plans may include legalization of accessory dwelling units, transit-oriented development zones, elimination or reduction of parking requirements, streamlined permit processes, and as-of-right mixed-use development.

Housing plans must account for five income levels based on area median income (AMI) calculations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ranging from at or below 30% AMI to 81-100% AMI.

Plans must be completed within 12 months of the effective date (with a possible three-month extension), posted on municipal websites, filed with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and presented at a public hearing within 30 days of completion.