Housing in New York local government
What New York city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,307 New York meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New York with the most housing activity
- New York, NY (294)
- Ithaca, NY (117)
- Babylon, NY (102)
- Westchester County, NY (93)
- Albany, NY (67)
- Schenectady, NY (67)
- White Plains, NY (66)
- Clarkstown, NY (63)
- Troy, NY (56)
- Poughkeepsie, NY (54)
- Montauk, NY (48)
- Sharon Springs, NY (47)
Latest matching meetings
NYC Council committee to oversee NYCHA work orders and PACT
The Committee on Public Housing is holding an oversight hearing on work order practices at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The meeting will discuss how work orders are handled, with no specific legislation proposed.
Finance Committee to hold oversight hearing on rent increase exemptions
The Committee on Finance will meet jointly with the Committee on Aging and the Committee on Disabilities. The session is focused on oversight of the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE).
Council oversight hearing on senior and disability rent exemptions
The Committee on Aging, jointly with the Committees on Disabilities and Finance, is holding an oversight hearing on the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers at City…
Rent exemptions discussed
The Committee on Disabilities is meeting to discuss the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption and Disability Rent Increase Exemption. This meeting is jointly held with the Committee on Aging and the Committee on Finance. The agenda is primarily focused on oversight of these exemptions. The meeting is procedural in…
Zoning Board reviews 8 applications for fence variances and housing exceptions
The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on eight applications seeking variances or renewals of special exceptions. The agenda includes requests to install or renew fences, including those near waterways, and to maintain or renew non-owner-occupied two-family dwellings. All items involve specific properties…
Rental Review Board hears 4 new applications, 3 renewals
The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider four new rental registration applications and three renewal applications. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the East Wing Board Room.
Zoning Board reviews multi-unit residential complex at McKesson Parkway
The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several applications, including a pending decision regarding a multi-unit residential development. The project at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway proposes 144 units on 6.1 acres, which requires several area variances.
Planning Board to review 160-unit housing project at 100 McKesson
The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review development applications. Old business includes a 160-unit residential project at 100 McKesson, while new business includes an office/warehouse complex at 0 Broadway and a drive-thru coffee shop at 1593 Walden. The board will also approve minutes…
Planning Board to review Tannery Commons redevelopment continuation
The Ballston Spa Planning Board will hold a meeting to review a continuation of the Site Plan Review for the Tannery Commons Project, a redevelopment of vacant industrial property at 125 Bath Street into a multi-family community. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and allow public comment.
ZBA to hear two applications: soccer/pickleball facility and cottage conversion
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two applications. The first, continued from August, seeks variances for a proposed outdoor soccer field and pickleball court at 3974 Route 9G, which would exceed fence height limits and setback requirements. The second is a request to convert an…
NYC Council housing committee to hold oversight hearing on Mayor's housing plan and consider four bills
The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold an oversight hearing on the Mayor's Housing Plan. The committee will also consider four proposed local laws: establishing an office of conversion assistance, requiring a sign identifying owners of multiple dwellings, requiring the Department of Buildings to inform…
Planning Board to review 71 townhouses, 100 apartments, 76-lot subdivision
The Victor Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a 71-unit townhouse and 100-unit apartment project, a 76-lot clustered subdivision, and smaller site plan modifications. Two items (Lehigh Place and Element by Westin) have been removed until a future meeting. The board…
Zoning Board to hear Verizon tower height variances and Waterside Apartments phase 3
The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to consider eight applications. These include three tabled matters: a variance for the Waterside Apartments Phase 3 project and two Verizon cell tower height variances. The board will also hear five scheduled matters involving…
Council to consider affordable housing set-aside zoning amendment
The Mount Vernon City Council work session will consider a local law amending the zoning code to establish an affordable housing set-aside program, along with several ordinances and resolutions. Items include authorizing the mayor's travel to conferences, creating a new Chief of Data and Innovation Officer position…
ZBA to hear variance requests for fence and 8-unit housing project
The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and deliberations on two variance applications: a fence height variance at 18 Worrall Avenue and multiple variances for a proposed eight-unit multifamily residence at 357 Hooker Avenue. The board will also consider minutes from its August 11 meeting…
Geneva plans 151-unit apartment complex; Bristol regulates short-term rentals
The Ontario County Coordinated Review Committee will review 20 development applications and local law amendments from seven municipalities. Key items include a 151-unit apartment project in Geneva, a short-term rental regulation in Bristol, and a new public library in Manchester. The agenda also includes a warning…
Town Board enacts local law to allow accessory staff housing on business properties
The East Hampton Town Board is enacting a local law to amend zoning codes to permit accessory staff housing. This new use allows businesses to provide on-site housing, such as apartments or rooming houses, for their employees. The law includes specific regulations regarding density, rent limits, and a cap of 25…
Planning Board reviews steep slope permits and zoning changes for Greenburgh
The Greenburgh Planning Board will discuss and hear public input on multiple land-use applications, including steep slope permits for residential projects and zoning amendments to advance affordable housing and mixed-use development. The board will also continue work sessions on a logistics building modification and…
Rental Review Board hears 5 new applications, 1 renewal
The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2026, to consider five new rental applications and one renewal. The board will review properties in West Babylon, Wyandanch, and Deer Park.
Council considers ranked-choice voting and repeals key business tax incentives
The Albany Common Council will vote on Local Law O, which amends the city charter to establish ranked-choice voting for primary and general elections. The body will also consider Local Law Q, which repeals the Business Investment Exemption and the Industrial and Commercial Incentive Board. Additionally, the Council…
NYC Council Health Committee to address Legionnaires' disease cluster with new laws
The Committee on Health is holding an oversight hearing on New York City's response to the 2026 Legionnaires' disease cluster and will consider several proposed local laws aimed at prevention, testing, and education. The bills would require building owners to provide shower hoses and information, establish testing…
Planning Board to review July and August permit reviews
The Orange County Planning Board is meeting to review July and August General Municipal Law planning and zoning permit reviews, and to discuss department updates on climate, housing, and the Open Space Fund. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.
Planning Board to review 24-unit multi-family proposal at 11 Rapa Dr, Selkirk
The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold an initial presentation for a proposed 2-lot subdivision and site plan at 11 Rapa Dr & Old Ravena Rd, Selkirk, which would create a 13.91-acre lot with six 4-unit buildings (24 units total). The board will also approve minutes from the August 18 meeting. No final decisions are…
Town Board votes on $1.6M in bond resolutions for park, golf, and security upgrades
The Amherst Town Board is scheduled to approve five bond resolutions totaling $1.615 million for infrastructure and facility improvements. The agenda includes actions on waterline replacements, historic landmark designations, and various departmental contracts. Residents will also have the opportunity to comment on…
Troy IDA to consider Gulfstream senior housing project at 74 New Turnpike Road
The Troy Industrial Development Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report, and discuss new and old business, including financials. The most significant item is the Gulfstream Developers, LLC project at 74 New Turnpike Road, which was previously approved and…
Zoning Board hears 6 variance requests, including new housing at 530 W. Broadway
The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on six variance applications. The most significant is a request by 73rd Meridian Partners LLC and the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach for a multiple dwelling with enclosed parking at 530 W. Broadway, which requires variances for height, building area…
Council votes on land transfer to Move In NY and biosolids hauling contract
The Auburn City Council will vote on a land sale resolution transferring a vacant lot from the Auburn Housing Authority to Move In NY. The body will also authorize an agreement for biosolids hauling and disposal services. Additionally, Highland Planning will present a progress update on the City of Auburn Smart Growth…
Ballston Spa Zoning Board reviews proposed Bath Street housing development
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals is presented with a proposed site plan and renderings for a new housing development on Bath Street. The project overview includes team introductions and local resident income profiles. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Zoning Board reviews new single-family home at 609 Piermont Avenue with multiple variances
The Piermont Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing plans for a new single-family home at 609 Piermont Avenue. The property requires several variances, including lot area, lot width, front and side yards, building height, and floor area ratio, as well as a conservation easement and flood damage protection approvals…
ZBA to hear variance request for new home at 609 Piermont Ave
The Piermont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2026, to consider two applications. The first is a request for multiple area variances to build a new single-family dwelling at 609 Piermont Avenue. The second application, for an addition and deck at 55 Upper Ritie St, has been postponed by…
ZBA reviews Tannery Commons site plan for 168-unit development at 125 Bath Street
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing the Tannery Commons site plan submission for a 168-unit multifamily development on a 6.35-acre brownfield site at 125 Bath Street. The plan includes three buildings (up to 4 stories), 207 parking spaces, and extensive site work. The board is considering the site…
Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath St seeks special use permit and site plan approval
The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board will review an updated proposal for the Tannery Commons project, a 168-unit multifamily residential development at 125 Bath Street. The applicant requests a special use permit from the Zoning Board and site plan approval from the Planning Board. The revised plan now…
ZBA to review special permit for 168-unit Tannery Commons redevelopment at 125 Bath St
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing an application from Blue Ridge Cascade for a special use permit to redevelop the former tannery site at 125 Bath Street. The project involves demolishing 5 existing buildings and constructing 3 new buildings with 168+ multifamily dwelling units, plus amenities. The…
Poughkeepsie Planning Board to review 9 Dutchess Avenue housing project and multiple site plans
The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review resolutions for several applications, including a five-story, 27-unit residential building with structured parking at 9 Dutchess Avenue, and site plans for expansions of auto repair facilities and new residential developments. The agenda also…
EAC reviews 160-unit housing project at 100 McKesson Parkway
The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review several development projects and zoning amendments. The agenda includes old business on a 160-unit residential development at 100 McKesson Parkway and a subdivision at 157 Cleveland Drive, plus new business on special use permits…
Housing task force hears economic development and housing discussion
The Orange County Legislature's Housing Task Force Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Conor Eckert, President & CEO of the Orange County Partnership, on economic development and housing in Orange County. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
Board to review Waters Edge mixed-use project with 200 units at 683 Third Street
The Ithaca Planning & Development Board will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to review several development proposals. The main items are site plan and subdivision reviews for the Waters Edge project, a 200-unit mixed-use development at 683 Third Street, and the Southworks Gateway project, which includes…
Babylon board to hear 4 new accessory apartment applications
The Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to consider four new applications for accessory apartments. The hearing begins at 6:00 pm in the Town Board Meeting Room at Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. All new cases will be heard in the order…
Steuben County to hold public hearing on $500K CDBG mobile home replacement grant
The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on August 24, 2026, to gather comments on community development needs and discuss applying for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for mobile home replacements. The hearing is required for citizen participation in the grant application process…
County to vote on increasing Flow Control Ordinance penalties
The Sullivan County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a local law that would increase civil penalties for violations of the Flow Control Ordinance, along with several contracts and appointments. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to the county code, a home care services contract, a meal services…