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NY A04313
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maritza Davila
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AI Summary
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Creates a new rental voucher program for working families with children under 18 (or under 19 if full-time students) whose income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level
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Requires families to meet mandatory work requirements and not be receiving temporary assistance; rental units must be habitable and cost no more than 90% of HUD fair market rent
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Families pay rent equal to the higher of 30% of adjusted monthly income or 10% of gross monthly income
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Provides a 3-month grace period for families who lose employment to regain compliance with work requirements before losing voucher eligibility
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Requires recertification every 6 months without face-to-face interviews; families must report income or employment changes within one month
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Takes effect April 1, 2026, with state funding intended to count toward federal TANF maintenance of effort requirements
Legislative Description
Establishes rental vouchers for working families; provides definitions; allows for families to make an application for rental vouchers at the appropriate social services district or any facilitated enrollment site authorized by the office of temporary and disability assistance; sets forth eligibility requirements.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026