The law grants certain exemptions from rent Exemption, with:
increases to tenants who are senior citizens.
DHCR
To be eligible for a Senior Citizen Rent Increase District Rent Office
Exemption (SCRIE), a tenant or their spouse must 75 South Broadway
be 62 years of age or older, live in a rent regulated White Plains, New York 10601
apartment, have a total household income that (914) 948-4434
does not exceed the income eligibility level, and hcr.ny.gov
pay more than 1/3 of their income toward rent.
As of July 1, 2026, the total household income
If a tenant qualifies for this program, the tenant for SCRIE cannot exceed $75,000. Outside NYC,
is exempt from future rent guidelines increases, SCRIE is a local option and communities have
Maximum Base Rent increases, increases based different income eligibility limits and exemption
on the owner’s economic hardship and Major allowances. Seniors applying for a SCRIE are
Capital Improvements. However, the tenant must required to choose a two-year renewal lease.
pay the additional security deposit. When a current Owners receive certificates for real estate tax
beneficiary permanently leaves the household, payment.
a remaining family member may file a transfer
application to determine continued eligibility. Municipalities outside of New York City with a
SCRIE Program are listed below.
SCRIE In New York City
Nassau County
In NYC, the Department of Finance (DOF)
administers the SCRIE program. City of Glen Cove
Town of North Hempstead
To apply for SCRIE, the tenant of a NYC rent Village of Hempstead
controlled or rent stabilized apartment may visit Village of Great Neck Plaza
nyc.gov or call 311.
Westchester County
As of July 1, 2026, the total household income
for SCRIE cannot exceed $75,000. Tenants Village of Croton on Hudson