NY A05291

Requires local boards in towns with populations of 5,000 or more to annually report housing site information to the Department of State, including addresses, dwelling unit counts, building types, permit dates, and any associated government subsidies

Mandates annual submission of digital zoning maps showing residential/commercial/industrial zones, allowable dwelling units per lot, minimum lot sizes, parking requirements, setback requirements, and whether approvals were as-of-right or discretionary

Requires the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to annually report all housing subsidies it administered to the Department of State

Department of State must publish all submitted housing and zoning information on its website, updated annually

Non-compliant local boards face a 50% reduction in Community Development Block Grant funds distributed to municipalities within their jurisdiction