Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during her 2026 State of the State address on Jan. 13 that her administration will focus on reducing outdated red tape and regulations that are hindering New York’s building potential.
Orange County and the state as a whole are facing rising housing prices as bureaucracy and regulations make building in New York take up to 56 percent longer than in other peer states, the state government said. Longer development times also mean higher costs.
