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NEW - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

This program provides economic relief to low and moderate-income households at risk of homelessness and housing instability.

For questions and information on how to apply, call 1-844-691-7368 or visit otda.ny.gov.

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Important Notices and Recently Revised Documents

Borough Rent Offices - New Procedures. Visitors must schedule an appointment in advance.
Tenant/Owner Forms NEW! Fillable PDFs
Form #R-33.8: Owner's Sixty-Day Notice of Maximum Rent Adjustment For Housing Units Subject to the New York State Rent & Eviction Regulations (SRER) (Rent Control Apartments Outside of New York City) NEW! (Revised 7/21)
Fact Sheet #26: Guide to Rent Increases for Rent Stabilized Apartments NEW! (Revised 7/21)
Initial Rent Registration - Summary of Revisions NEW! (7/21)
Initial Apartment Registration Forms and Instructions NEW! (Revised 7/21)
Form #RTP-8: Renewal Lease Form NEW! (Revised 6/21) (NYC - Leases Commencing 10/1/21 - 9/30/22)
Fact Sheet #32: Eviction NEW! (Revised 5/21)

DHCR's Partners - Access Housing Referrals

Strengthening New York State Rent Regulations - The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Affordable Housing Opportunities

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Mitchell-Lama Program Information

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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...

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NOTE- Fact Sheet #32: Eviction
Eviction Moratorium extended to August 31, 2021

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Rent Info Line: 1 (833) 499-0343

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Tenants of rent regulated apartments can visit the Renter's Online Applications page to apply for a rent reduction based on decreased services, perform a rent regulated building search, and check the status of a case using its docket number

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