New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09214

Introduced
2/17/26  
Refer
2/17/26  

Caption

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Impact

The program's establishment would primarily impact younger and older generations by ensuring that affordable housing options are available for seniors who can live independently. Seniors aged 60 and older, with incomes not exceeding 60% of the area median income, will benefit from this initiative as they will gain access to support systems that may enhance their quality of life. The bill seeks to balance resource allocation by ensuring that 60% of funds go to projects in urban areas and 40% to those in rural areas, thereby addressing the unique housing challenges faced in different locales.

Summary

Bill S09214 aims to establish an Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program in New York, which will enable the state to provide grants to affordable independent senior housing properties. These grants are designed to help these properties establish and operate resident assistance programs that promote healthy and independent living for seniors. The Commissioner of Housing, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health, is responsible for developing this program and distributing the grants.

Contention

While the bill has been presented as a positive development for senior independent living, concerns may arise regarding the adequacy of the grants and whether the proposed support is truly sufficient to meet the needs of the seniors it aims to assist. Additionally, there may be discussions surrounding how assistance is defined and evaluated, particularly ensuring it does not cross over into services that require the properties to be licensed as adult care facilities or assisted living residences.

Companion Bills

NY A01948

Same As Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Previously Filed As

NY S00956

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

NY A01948

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

NY A09015

Establishes the insurance and housing task force to ensure the availability of affordable housing and affordable housing insurance.

NY A07939

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

NY A1304

Establishes centralized directory for affordable housing, and housing for senior citizens and veterans.

NY A09621

Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.

NY S09096

Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.

NY A3310

Establishes Statewide residency preference for affordable housing.

NY S07995

Authorizes the county of Ulster to establish an affordable housing fund to provide financial assistance to first-time homebuyers, production of affordable housing, emergency housing, or supportive housing for sale or rent, rehabilitation of existing buildings for conversion to affordable housing, emergency housing, or supportive housing, acquisition of interests in real property in existing housing units, and the provision of housing counseling services.

NY SB01096

An Act Establishing A Program To Provide Grants To Landlords To Create Affordable Housing.

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