NYC Council Introduction 255

intro.nyc/0255-2022 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Aging In Place Package - Senior citizen rent increase exemption and the disability rent increase exemption.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Finance
Sponsored by Crystal Hudson
Introduced: April 28, 2022

This bill would require the Department of Finance (DOF) to establish a citywide online system for tenants to apply to and renew their benefits under the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Program. It would also require that DOF conduct outreach efforts, via telephone or electronic mail, for any notice issued to tenants related to these programs. Lastly, the legislation would specify those events that would constitute as a permanent decrease of income triggering a rent redetermination for SCRIE and DRIE beneficiaries.

Sponsors: 33