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NY S09072
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
- Requires cities, towns, and villages to prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan by December 31, 2024
- Plans must identify regional and local affordable housing needs and specify how the municipality will increase affordable housing units through options including financial assistance to homebuyers, rental/sale production, public-private partnerships, building rehabilitation, accessory dwelling units, mixed-use developments, and housing counseling
- Plans must adhere to land use principles including minimizing development costs, protecting natural resources, promoting mixed-income communities, and providing transportation choices
- Requires local governments to hold at least one public hearing on the draft plan and one on the final plan with at least ten days' notice, post plans on municipal websites, and update plans at least every five years
- Plans must ensure equitable distribution of affordable housing across the community and region without creating undue concentration that would alter neighborhood character
Legislative Description
Requires local governments to prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan no later than December 31, 2024; 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 GOVERNMENT
4/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Local Government4/16/2024
Full Bill Text
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