Civic Participation in Brooklyn Housing Policy
Brooklyn residents can participate in housing policy through community boards, public comment, and voter registration. This page links to official civic participation channels.
Civic resource directory. Not affiliated with any political party, candidate, or advocacy organization.
Ways to participate in housing policy
Attend Community Board Meetings
Brooklyn community board meetings are open to the public. Members of the public can speak at public sessions. Find your board's schedule via the NYC Community Boards directory.
Register to Vote — NYS BOE
Housing policy is shaped by elected officials. Register to vote or check your registration at the NYS Board of Elections.
NYC City Planning — Public Comment
Land use applications that affect housing go through the ULURP process, which includes community board review and public hearings. See NYC City Planning.
NYC Council — Housing Committee
The NYC Council Housing Committee holds hearings and introduces legislation on housing. Committee meetings are public. See NYC Council Committees.