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NY A06695

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Latrice Walker

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the public housing law to change the income eligibility test for low-income housing tax credits from a "40-90" test to a "60-125" test

  • Requires that at least 60% of residential units be both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals earning 125% or less of area median gross income (previously 40% of units at 90% of median income)

  • Expands eligibility for qualified low-income buildings by allowing higher-income residents to qualify for the tax credit program

  • Modifies the calculation of "qualified basis" for eligible low-income buildings under Internal Revenue Code Section 42 to align with the new 60-125 test standard

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Amends the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirement to at least sixty percent of residential units be both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is one hundred twenty-five percent or less of area median gross income.

Last Action

referred to housing

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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