Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Directs DHCR to study alternatives to the Affordable New York housing program; scope and timeline undefined, but findings could shape future housing policy and funding.

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Bill Summary: S 6516

S 6516 would require the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to conduct a study evaluating alternatives to the affordable New York housing program. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Quick Facts

Bill number: S 6516

Short title / purpose: Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program

Sponsor (primary): Cordell Cleare

Introduced: March 17, 2025

Status: REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Legislative actions:

2025-03-17: REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (listed twice in the record)

Related bills (prior-session): S 9072, S 1770

What the bill would do

Directs the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to conduct a study examining alternatives to the affordable New York housing program.

The bill does not, in the text provided, specify the study’s scope, methodologies, timeline, or deliverables.

Who is affected

Primary entity: Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), which would be responsible for carrying out the study.

Potentially affected groups: policymakers evaluating affordable housing policy, developers, tenants and residents involved in or served by the affordable New York housing program, local governments, and stakeholders in affordable housing policy discussions.

Implications and potential impacts

The study could inform future housing policy decisions related to how affordability is achieved or structured in New York.

Depending on the study’s findings, there could be consideration of new or revised programs, funding approaches, or policy frameworks that differ from the current affordable New York housing program.

Because the bill is limited to directing a study, no immediate changes to programs or funding are imposed by S 6516 itself.

Procedural timeline and next steps

As introduced, the bill has been referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development committee.

Next steps typically include committee consideration, potential hearings, amendments, and a vote before the full chamber, followed by actions in the other house if applicable.

Monitor for any amendments that define scope, timeline, reporting requirements, and potential deliverables.

Related context

Related bills S 9072 and S 1770 from prior sessions may address similar themes or policy questions about affordable housing programs, though details are not provided here.