Apply or Renew

First-time applicants

The best way to apply for SCRIE and DRIE is online:

If you are unable to apply online, you can submit a paper application. Please note that online applications are processed faster.

SCRIE initial application (paper)

DRIE initial application (paper)

The SCRIE and DRIE applications will include a list of the documents that you must provide. These include documents verifying your age, income, residency, and, in the case of DRIE, disability. Submit copies, rather than original documents.

If you live in a Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) or Mitchell-Lama apartment, you must contact the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to apply for SCRIE. For applications and more information, please visit www.nyc.gov/hpd.

Renewing your benefit

You will need to submit a renewal application each time your benefit ends to remain in the Rent Freeze Program.

You can renew your SCRIE or DRIE benefit online via the Tenant Access Portal beginning 60 days before the expiration of your benefit.

If you are outside of this 60-day window or otherwise unable to apply online, you can submit a paper application.

SCRIE renewal application (paper)

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DRIE renewal application (paper)

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The SCRIE and DRIE applications will include a list of the documents that you must provide.

Required documents

The SCRIE and DRIE applications will include a list of the documents that you must provide. These include documents verifying your age, income, residency, and, in the case of DRIE, disability. Submit copies, rather than original documents.

Changes during your benefit period

You will need to tell us if there are changes during your benefit period, including:

A change in the number of household members
Moving to a new apartment
New charges, such as major capital improvements (MCI) or fuel cost adjustments

How to request a time extension

To request more time to submit your Rent Freeze Program application or required documents, you can call 311, write to the Department of Finance, schedule a virtual appointment, or submit a Request for an Extension of Time Due to a Disability or Physical or Mental Impairment. You may need to submit medical documentation supporting your request.

If an extension of time or other request for assistance is approved, you will need to submit all renewal documents and meet all of the program's eligibility requirements.

How to get help

If you need assistance, you can contact the Department of Finance, schedule a virtual appointment, or call 311.

HDFC or Mitchell-Lama apartments

SCRIE: If you live in a Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) or Mitchell-Lama apartment, you must contact the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to apply for SCRIE. For applications and more information, please visit www.nyc.gov/hpd.

DRIE: If you live in a Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) or Mitchell-Lama apartment, you can apply for DRIE with the Department of Finance.

How to apply