Establishes a housing preference for care workforce households in certain affordable housing programs in New York.

The bill creates a housing preference for households where at least one member is employed in a qualifying care occupation, such as direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, and early intervention therapists. This preference applies to affordable housing programs financed by specific bonds, credits, or HUD funds. It allows for up to 20% of units in a development to be leased to eligible households, with scoring incentives for higher participation.

Establishes a housing preference for care workforce households in certain affordable housing programs in New York.

The bill creates a housing preference for households where at least one member is employed in a qualifying care occupation, such as direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, and early intervention therapists. This preference applies to affordable housing programs financed by specific bonds, credits, or HUD funds. It allows for up to 20% of units in a development to be leased to eligible households, with scoring incentives for higher participation.