Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (Scrie)/Disability Rent Increase Exemption (Drie) Transfer Application is a legal document that was released by the New York City Department of Finance - a government authority operating within New York City.
Q: What is the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)?
A: SCRIE is a program in New York City that provides rent exemption for senior citizens.
Q: What is the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)?
A: DRIE is a program in New York City that provides rent exemption for individuals with disabilities.
Q: What is a Transfer Application?
A: A Transfer Application is a form that allows recipients of SCRIE or DRIE to transfer their benefits to a new apartment.
Q: Who is eligible for SCRIE?
A: Seniors who are 62 years or older, live in eligible rent-controlled or rent-stabilized apartments in New York City, and meet income requirements are eligible for SCRIE.
Q: Who is eligible for DRIE?
A: Individuals with disabilities who live in eligible rent-controlled or rent-stabilized apartments in New York City and meet income requirements are eligible for DRIE.
Q: How does SCRIE work?
A: SCRIE freezes the rent of eligible senior citizens at a certain level, and the city pays the increased portion of the rent to the landlord.
Q: How does DRIE work?
A: DRIE freezes the rent of eligible individuals with disabilities at a certain level, and the city pays the increased portion of the rent to the landlord.
Form Details:
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