News & Updates

  • Inclusionary Zoning at risk of repeal

    February 23, 2026 Update: The City of Albany has proposed a reform to the current Inclusionary Zoning ordinance that would make the following changes to the current law:1. Increase the Area Median Income from 60% to 70%, meaning new developments must be eligible to tenants with higher incomes than before. 2. Rather than the tiered

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  • Schenectady needs Good Cause!

    Earlier this week, the Schenectady Council voted against holding a Public Hearing on adopting Good Cause Eviction protections. The version introduced is exactly what tenants need, which is why landlords are fighting it so intently! On July 28, we need to pack the house with tenants that are willing to share their story and demand

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  • Honoring Roger and Maria Markovics

    Honoring Roger and Maria Markovics

    This past Monday Albany Common Council honored Roger and Maria Markovics for their decades long dedication to improving housing and residents lives. And for their help founding and continuing to work with Affordable Housing Partnership Homeownership Center, United Tenants of Albany Inc, Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and the Community Land Trust. We

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