Bill > A07851

This bill modifies the administrative code of New York City to provide retroactive benefits for the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs. Specifically, the bill allows eligible applicants to receive rent increase exemptions calculated from their initial date of eligibility, even if they apply up to two years after becoming eligible. If an application is submitted more than two years after initial eligibility, the exemption will be calculated from two years prior to the application date. Importantly, while the bill allows for retroactive benefit calculations, it does not permit recouping any prior rental payments. This means that participants can potentially receive a more favorable exemption calculation based on their original eligibility date, but cannot recover past rent payments. The goal appears to be providing more flexible and supportive rent relief for seniors and people with disabilities who may have delayed applying for these exemption programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7851