The Landlord Express Access Portal (LEAP) allows landlords and managing agents to access important information about tenants receiving Rent Freeze Program benefits.
After you log in, you will find a link to up-to-date lists of SCRIE and DRIE tenants in your building, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. You can also update your address and upload the documents needed to adjust the tax abatement credits for your tenants.
When a tenant is approved for the Rent Freeze Program, landlords receive a tax abatement credit equivalent to the tenant's exempted rent increase. You will receive a notification letter showing the exemption period, the amount the tenant must pay, and the amount of your tax abatement credit. These credits are also detailed in your property tax account.
If you have excess SCRIE or DRIE credits, you can request a refund instead of having the credits roll over to the next tax period.
Landlords who suspect that a tenant is improperly receiving Rent Freeze benefits can submit a letter outlining their concerns. If your tenant has moved or is deceased, you should report this by submitting a change in eligibility form.
Monthly tax abatement credit reports list the credits and debits for properties with Rent Freeze apartments.
SCRIE TAC reports by borough:
DRIE TAC reports by borough: