Education and outreach campaign regarding the housing choice voucher homeownership program.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education and outreach campaign regarding the housing choice voucher homeownership program” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
This bill would require the Commissioner of Housing Preservation and Development to develop and conduct an education and outreach campaign to inform individuals who participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program about the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program administered by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Apr 30, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Apr 30, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Housing and Buildings committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Pierina Ana Sanchez · chairCarl WilsonCrystal HudsonKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizRita C. JosephShaun AbreuSusan ZhuangVirginia MaloneyYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 861
officialInt. No. 861
officialApril 30, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-30-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
15
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Selvena N. Brooks-PowersAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasNantasha M. WilliamsHarvey D. EpsteinJustin E. SanchezSandy NurseTy HankersonShanel Thomas-HenryCrystal HudsonFarah N. LouisShahana K. HanifChristopher MarteShirley AldebolFrank Morano
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Apr 30, 2026).