New York State "Let Them Build" Initiative Aims to Accelerate Housing Development
Governor Hochul's "Let Them Build" agenda streamlines construction approvals and reduces red tape to accelerate housing and infrastructure projects across New York State.
Cutting Red Tape for Faster Development
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled the “Let Them Build” agenda—a series of landmark reforms designed to speed up housing and infrastructure development while reducing costs across New York State. The initiative addresses a critical issue: projects in New York often take more than 50% longer to deliver compared to other states.
Key Benefits
The “Let Them Build” program focuses on three core benefits:
Shorter Timelines — Updates to state law will accelerate environmental reviews for eligible housing and critical infrastructure projects.
Lower Costs — Faster reviews and clearer approval timelines mean development can move forward more quickly, reducing project expenses and housing costs for New Yorkers.
More Housing — By cutting unnecessary red tape, the initiative aims to remove barriers that result in fewer new homes and higher housing costs, making it easier for communities to build the housing and critical infrastructure they need.
Common-Sense Approach
The reforms streamline approval processes through changes to New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and targeted executive actions. These modifications expedite low-risk development categories while maintaining protections for communities and the environment.
“For too long, unnecessary red tape has stood in the way of new housing and critical infrastructure,” said Governor Hochul. “If local leaders want to deliver new investments for their communities, I say ‘Let Them Build.’”
Learn More
For complete details on the initiative, visit the official “Let Them Build” program page or read the full press release.
To discuss how this initiative impacts construction in the Mohawk Valley region, contact us or call (315) 798-8858.