New York A09616 establishes a housing preference for care workforce members in certain affordable housing programs.

New York A09616, known as the "care workforce housing preference act," amends the private housing finance law to create a preference for households with at least one member employed in a qualifying care occupation. Eligible occupations include direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, behavioral health or human services staff, and early intervention and special education therapists. The preference applies to low-income housing tax credit developments, rental housing developments financed with bonds, and those assisted by the U.S.

New York A09616 establishes a housing preference for care workforce members in certain affordable housing programs.

New York A09616, known as the "care workforce housing preference act," amends the private housing finance law to create a preference for households with at least one member employed in a qualifying care occupation. Eligible occupations include direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, behavioral health or human services staff, and early intervention and special education therapists. The preference applies to low-income housing tax credit developments, rental housing developments financed with bonds, and those assisted by the U.S.