Bill > A10927

This bill amends the real property tax law to expand eligibility for the disability rent increase exemption, a program designed to help individuals with disabilities afford rent increases. Previously, only the "head of the household" could qualify if they were a person with a disability. Now, the definition of "head of the household" is broadened to include individuals who are the relative or legal guardian of a qualifying member of their household, even if that qualifying member is the one with the disability. The bill also defines "qualifying member of the household" as someone with a disability who permanently lives in the dwelling unit but is not the head of the household, and clarifies that "relative" includes a wide range of family members and their direct descendants. This change aims to ensure that households where a disabled individual resides, but who may not be the primary leaseholder or considered the "head of household" under the old rules, can still benefit from the exemption.