If you are a senior or a person with a disability ,

You may qualify for New York City’s Rent Freeze Program.

Rent Freeze-comprised of the senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)-helps

keep housing costs affordable for seniors and people with disabilities by freezing their rent

To qualify for the rent Freeze Program you must:

• Be at least 62 years old, or 18 years old with a qualifying disability.
• Have a combined household income of $50,000 or less.
• Spend more than 1/3 of your monthly household income on rent.
• Live in a rent-regulated or rent-controlled apartment. You must be named on the lease to qualify.

What you need to apply:

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Your current and prior lease , signed by you and the landlord. ( Lease must be consecutive. ).
• Income documents for 2016 and 2017 for you and all other household members (i.e. tax returns, W2 , or 1099 statements).
• Social Security disability award letter (if applicable).

for more information , please visit www.nyc.gov/rentfreeze , or contact 311