New York S05541 amends the low-income housing tax credit program to include broadband access in its scoring and ranking criteria.

New York S05541 amends the public housing law to include broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria of the New York State low-income housing tax credit program. The bill specifies that the commitment to use end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for broadband delivery will be considered a preference in project evaluations. This change aims to prioritize housing projects that ensure reliable and high-speed internet access for low-income residents. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S05541 amends the low-income housing tax credit program to include broadband access in its scoring and ranking criteria.

New York S05541 amends the public housing law to include broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria of the New York State low-income housing tax credit program. The bill specifies that the commitment to use end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for broadband delivery will be considered a preference in project evaluations. This change aims to prioritize housing projects that ensure reliable and high-speed internet access for low-income residents. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.