First-Ever Fair Housing Growth Strategy

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Draft Report Calculates City’s Housing Need and Crafts Strategic Equity Framework in Line with City Council’s Fair Housing Framework Legislation

Today, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of City Planning (DCP) released the draft Fair Housing Growth Strategy, a citywide fair housing report that fulfills a requirement unanimously established by the New York City Council in 2023.  Local Law 167 of 2023 directs HPD and DCP to create a long-term housing needs assessment, five-year housing production targets, and a strategic equity framework every five years, all of which are released today as part of the city’s first Fair Housing Growth Strategy.

The report evaluates the scale of New York City’s housing need, estimating that the city needs approximately 700,000 new homes over the next decade to address its housing shortage. The report also includes housing production targets for each Community District as a part of its vision to advance fair housing in New York over the next five years.

Over the coming weeks, HPD and DCP will gather public feedback to shape the final report. New Yorkers interested in learning more and commenting can join two virtual public briefings, schedule a one-on-one conversation with City staff, or submit written comment.

There are several ways to submit feedback and shape the final report, which will be released later this year:

Attend a public briefing session
There will be two virtual public briefings that cover the draft report materials. To register:

• August 26, 2026, at 12:00pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XcVa3CBhSfmbQJkB7iYg7Q#/registration
• September 2, 2026, at 5:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fLN9mrmNTuOvL_96-NnVPQ#/registration

Schedule a one-on-one chat
The project team will be hosting virtual, one-on-one conversations to respond to questions. To sign up, fill out this request form.

Write a comment
If you would like to submit a written comment about the draft report, please use this feedback form. Comments will be accepted until September 19, 2026, at 11:45pm.

Read the full draft report here.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City. As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools.