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Information and programs for low-income renters, Rent Stabilized tenants, and those in search of an affordable apartment

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Updates on Municipalities that Adopt the ETPA

ETPA Updates

Important Notices and Recently Revised Documents

ARRO Data Upload Instructions 2020 and Later NEW! (3/25)
Initial Rent Registration Instructions NEW! (3/25)
Form RR-1(i): Initial Apartment Registration NEW! (3/25)
Form RR-2(i): Initial Registration Summary NEW! (3/25)
Fact Sheet #41: Tax Abatements NEW! (3/25)
Supplement #4 to Operational Bulletin #2005-1 (Surcharges for Tenant-Installed Washing Machines, Dryers, and Dishwashers) (1/25)
Update #4 to Operational Bulletin #2021-1 (Reasonable Cost Schedule) (1/25)
Form #MRTE-N: Notice of 421-a (16) Apartment Market Rate Threshold Exemption - 2025 (12/24)

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Rent Regulation Fact Sheets

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Advisory Opinions

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Rent Operational Bulletins

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Tenant/Owner Forms

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Policy Statements

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Archived Rental Housing Documents

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Additional Resources

Rent Regulation Glossary

Glossary of Rent Regulation Terms

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Common Rent Regulation Issues

Quicklinks and information about the most common Rent Regulation issues

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Online Services for Tenants

Tenants of rent regulated apartments can visit the Tenant's Online Services page to check the status of a case using its docket number, perform a rent regulated building search, and access Rent Connect to file certain applications online.

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Tenant Resources

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Find Affordable Housing

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Mitchell-Lama & Middle Income Housing

Affordable housing for middle income residents

Office of Rent Administration (ORA)

Tenant Protection Unit

Lead Information and Resources

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HCR-Funded Multifamily Development Tenant Complaint Form

Visit the 'File a Complaint' section of the Asset Management page.

HCR-Funded Multifamily Development Tenant Complaint Form (39251)

Section 8 - Housing Programs

Rental assistance options for extremely low to low income households

Disabled Persons and Senior Citizens Special Rights

Protections from eviction and rent increases for seniors and disabled persons...

FEHO

Fair and Equitable Housing Office

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Weatherization Assistance Program

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Manufactured Homes Program Tenant Complaints

Visit 'How to File a Complaint' section of the Manufactured Homes page.