{"id":1582,"date":"2026-05-18T00:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T00:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/affordability\/?post_type=plan&p=1582"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:16:18","slug":"latoya-legrands-housing-affordability-plan-for-southeast-queens","status":"publish","type":"plan","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/affordability\/plan\/latoya-legrands-housing-affordability-plan-for-southeast-queens\/","title":{"rendered":"Latoya LeGrand\u2019s Housing Affordability Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Yorkers across Southeast Queens are facing rising housing costs, increasing utility bills, and growing financial pressure that makes it harder for families to remain in the communities they have called home for generations. State Assembly candidate Latoya LeGrand,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0is outlining a housing affordability plan focused on reducing the overall cost of living for residents in District 32 by addressing property taxes, utility costs, housing assistance access, and pathways to long-term homeownership.<\/p>\n

According to her affordability plan, which was distributed through NYC Newswire<\/a><\/span>, LeGrand\u2019s approach is centered on the idea that housing affordability is about more than monthly rent or mortgage payments. Her plan emphasizes making government programs easier to access, helping residents lower recurring household expenses, and creating pathways to stable homeownership and generational wealth.<\/p>\n

A Community-Focused Housing Strategy<\/h2>\n

LeGrand says her affordability plan was shaped by her direct experience assisting residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many families struggled to navigate housing systems and government support programs. Working with residents in South Jamaica and throughout Southeast Queens, she helped families with rental renewals, Human Resources Administration (HRA) applications, and housing-related paperwork.<\/p>\n

According to LeGrand, many residents were eligible for assistance programs but were unable to access them because the systems were difficult to understand or poorly communicated within the community.<\/p>\n

Her affordability plan focuses on improving awareness, accessibility, and long-term housing stability for both renters and homeowners.<\/p>\n

Reducing Property Tax Burdens<\/h2>\n

One major component of LeGrand\u2019s plan is reducing the financial burden of property taxes on homeowners, particularly seniors and long-time residents living on fixed incomes.<\/p>\n

Her proposal supports expanded awareness and access to property tax relief programs that can help residents remain in their homes as housing costs continue to rise throughout Queens and New York City.<\/p>\n

Programs highlighted in her affordability platform include:<\/p>\n