New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2451 — Permits localities to opt to reduce renters' payments towards rent to one-third of household income for eligible participants in the SCRIE and DRIE programs

Last action — In Senate Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill allows localities to set rent at one-third of income for certain eligible renters.

The bill permits local governments to establish a maximum rent of one-third of household income for participants in the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs. This aims to make housing more affordable for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill affects workers in localities where the program is adopted, potentially leading to affordable housing options for low-income individuals.
  • Families: Eligible families will benefit from reduced rent costs, making housing more affordable.
  • Consumers: Consumers participating in the SCRIE and DRIE programs will have their rent payments calculated based on a percentage of their income.

Summary

Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1202

  5. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  6. REFERRED TO AGING

  7. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  8. PRINT NUMBER 2451A

  9. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGING

  10. REFERRED TO AGING

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S2451 do?
Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.
Who sponsors S2451?
S2451 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S2451?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S2451?
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