Statement on the 2026 New York State Budget

ANHD is deeply disappointed that the New York State Budget passed yesterday fails to meet the moment and answer the urgency of our affordable housing crisis.

While the Governor devoted $250 million in new capital resources to construct new housing, the budget provides only $20 million for preservation of existing subsidized housing.

This despite a clear message from across the affordable housing community that we are facing a preservation crisis that puts low income tenants, community-based organizations, and buildings across the state at risk. And despite the ongoing homelessness crisis and dire threats to federal vouchers, the governor refused to expand the Housing Access Voucher Program beyond the small pilot program won last year.

ANHD will continue to fight for the resources our communities need at every level of government. And as we look ahead to the next State 5-year housing plan, we will work to ensure that housing preservation, tenant protections, and proven tools to address homelessness are prioritized.