Establishes a rural housing workforce corps to address housing shortages in rural New York by expanding construction capacity and training a local.

The bill establishes the Rural Housing Workforce Corps to address housing shortages in rural New York by expanding construction capacity, training a local workforce, and supporting the development of modest, year-round housing units. The corps will operate as a pilot program for two years, targeting eight to twelve housing units. Corps members will receive hands-on training and supervised experience in residential construction, rehabilitation, and related trades. The state will waive sales and use taxes on construction materials used in eligible projects.

Establishes a rural housing workforce corps to address housing shortages in rural New York by expanding construction capacity and training a local.

The bill establishes the Rural Housing Workforce Corps to address housing shortages in rural New York by expanding construction capacity, training a local workforce, and supporting the development of modest, year-round housing units. The corps will operate as a pilot program for two years, targeting eight to twelve housing units. Corps members will receive hands-on training and supervised experience in residential construction, rehabilitation, and related trades. The state will waive sales and use taxes on construction materials used in eligible projects.