We work with partners at the local, state and federal level to advocate for budgetary, legislative and regulatory policies that prioritize access to safe, secure, and permanently affordable homeownership opportunities that prevent displacement and stabilize existing affordable housing options. View our 2025 Legislative Agenda.
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FY26 NYS Budget Supports Our Legislative Priorities
Notably: Passing the Affordable Housing Retention Act to permanently preserve expiring and increase inclusionary affordable homes, and disincentivizing institutional investors from buying up one- and two-family homes. Read the press release here.
Join the Paper House Advocacy Campaign
A Habitat spin on a well-established advocacy tactic, New Yorkers can sign a large, durable post card to show policymakers their support for housing justice. To learn more and request Paper Houses for your community, click here.
A More Equitable New York is Achievable
Homeownership should be a choice for all New Yorkers! Our Chief Strategy Officer Matt Dunbar joins City Limits reporter David Brand to discuss ways New York can create and preserve affordable homeownership.
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Check out other ways you can advocate.
New York City and Westchester are vibrant communities and home to hard-working people building homes for their families and a future for their communities. But rising home prices are keeping some families from becoming homeowners. What can we do? A Community Land Trust is one way to build homes that last — watch the video to learn more!
Our advocacy work has significantly impacted New York’s affordable housing industry, securing funding and enacting policies that promote housing for all. Check out our 2024 advocacy wins.
Passed Affordable Housing Retention Act, preserving affordable housing and increasing homeownership opportunities
Passed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning reforms, creating 80K+ housing units
Secured millions in state funding for AHC and NYS Housing for the Future Homeownership Program
Secured millions in city funding for Open Door and Neighborhood Pillars programs