Local law · Int 0307-2026
Establishing a universal application and recertification system for the senior citizen rent increase exemption program and disability rent increase exemption…
New York City Council
Sponsor: Christopher Marte (Council Member, District 1, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a universal application and recertification system for the senior citizen rent increase exemption program and disability rent increase exemption program
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Summary
This bill would require the creation of a universal initial application and universal recertification application for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) program, to be administered jointly by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), by December 31, 2025. Additionally, the bill would require the implementation of an online application website for SCRIE and DRIE benefits, as well as the institution of an online recertification process for SCRIE and DRIE benefits, by December 31, 2025.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Finance
Also referred to Committee on Housing and Buildings.
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Cosponsors
21
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic19
- Republican1
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- Lynn C. Schulman
- Yusef Salaam
- Eric Dinowitz
- Gale A. Brewer
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Shekar Krishnan
- Chi A. Ossé
- Lincoln Restler
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Farah N. Louis
- Althea V. Stevens
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- Sandra Ung
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Carl Wilson
- Shirley Aldebol
- Justin E. Sanchez
- Frank Morano
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Sep 18, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Aging
- Sep 18, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Finance
- Sep 18, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Disabilities
- Sep 18, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Finance
- Sep 18, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Aging
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- Sep 18, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Disabilities
- Aug 26, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee on Finance
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.