Renewing Your Benefit

Freeze Your Rent


How to renew

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Eligibility Tool

Tenant Access Portal

Landlord Express Access Portal

Guides & FAQ

Weekly Reports


How to renew

You will need to submit a renewal application to remain in the Rent Freeze Program. We will send you a renewal application approximately 60 days before your benefit is set to expire.

Renewing online

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

Renewing by mail

To renew by mail, complete and submit a paper application.

SCRIE renewal application (paper)

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DRIE renewal application (paper)

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Short-form renewal applications:

Tenants who have been approved for the Rent Freeze Program for at least five consecutive years can renew using a shorter renewal application.

SCRIE Renewal Application (Short Form)

DRIE Renewal Application (Short Form)

Other forms

Certification of no renewal lease form

Use this form in place of a lease if you have been unable to obtain a signed lease from your landlord. This form cannot be used for consecutive renewal periods.

Certification of No Renewal Lease Form

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.

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, visit the How to Get Help page.