Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

SCRIE helps eligible senior citizens 62 and older stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. Tenants can keep paying what they were paying even if their landlord increases the rent. The landlord gets a property tax credit that covers the difference between the new and original rent amount. Important details • Only senior citizens who live in certain rentals or developments can qualify for SCRIE. • Renew on time to keep paying the same amount of rent in the future as you do now. • You are not required to file taxes to qualify for SCRIE. • You do not need your landlord's permission to apply. • The NYC Rent Freeze program also includesthe Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) for people with disabilities. How to apply Apply through the Department of Finance (DOF) if you live in a: • rent stabilized apartment • rent controlled apartment • rent regulated hotel or single room occupancy unit If you are applying for SCRIE for the first time, you can apply online through the Department of Finance (DOF) . You can also schedule a virtual appointment to apply for SCRIE. To apply by mail, download the DOF SCRIE application . Mail your completed and signed application along with the supporting documents to: Rent Freeze Program SCRIE P.O. Box 3179 Union, NJ 07083 Apply through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) if you live in a: • Mitchell-Lama development • Redevelopment Company development • HDFC • federally-assisted 213 co-op Download and complete the HPD SCRIE application . Email your completed HPD SCRIE application to SCRIE@hpd.nyc.gov or mail it to: HPD SCRIE Unit 100 Gold Street, 7th floor New York, New York, 10038 What you may need To apply for SCRIE, you will need copies of documents that prove: • Who you are (and your age) • Where you live - You need to prove your rent which includes prior and current documents or leases. • Income - This includes your income and the income of all household members who lived in your apartment for the year before you submit your application. How to get help • Visit SCRIE website to learn more about this program. • Email SCRIE for more information • Call 311 and ask for a SCRIE specialist or 212-639-9675 if you have a hard time hearing • Call 929-252-7242 to get one-on-one help with applying for DHE from an NYC Public Engagement Unit Specialist. For HPD-supervised SCRIE: • Email SCRIE@hpd.nyc.gov • Visit HPD's website to learn more. • Call at 212-863-8494 for any questions.