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Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Initial Application - New York City (Arabic)
This is a legal document that was released by the New York City Department of Finance - a government authority operating within New York City.
The document is provided in Arabic.
FAQ
Q: What is the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption?
A: The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) is a program in New York City that helps eligible senior citizens with limited income stay in affordable rental housing by freezing their rent.
Q: Who is eligible for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption?
A: To be eligible for SCRIE, you must be 62 years of age or older, live in a rent-regulated apartment, have a household income below the program's income limit, and pay more than one-third of your monthly income towards rent.
Q: How does the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption work?
A: If you qualify for SCRIE, your rent will be frozen at the level it was when you entered the program. You will not have to pay any future rent increases approved by the Rent Guidelines Board.
Q: Is there a deadline to apply for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption?
A: There is no specific deadline to apply for SCRIE. However, it is recommended to apply as soon as you meet the eligibility requirements to start receiving the benefits as early as possible.
Form Details:
- Released on November 6, 2020;
- The latest edition currently provided by the New York City Department of Finance;
- Ready to use and print;
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