Lien Sale Easy Exit Program

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Lien Sale Easy Exit Program

You may be eligible to be removed from the lien sale for one year through the Lien Sale Easy Exit Program if you need more time to address your property related delinquency or enter into a payment agreement.

You must also meet these requirements:

You own a one-, two-, or three-family home or condominium unit.

The property has been your primary residence for the past 12 months.

You do not own any other properties in New York City.

The combined annual income of all owners (whether they reside at the property or not) and of spouses who reside at the property is no greater than $107,300.

Step 1: Request a link to the application

The first step is to click here to request a link to the Lien Sale Easy Exit program application.

You will receive an email with a link to the application. The email will include instructions on how to apply for the Lien Sale Easy Exit Program and upload the required documentation.

If you do not receive the email, please check your SPAM folder and add NoReply@finance.nyc.gov to your trusted contacts.

(If you prefer to apply by mail, you can download a paper application. You may also request an application by calling 311 or visiting any Department of Finance business center.)

Step 2: Complete the application

Follow the instructions in your email to complete and submit your Lien Sale Easy Exit Program application. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting your application.

We will review your application and send you a decision within 30 days. We will contact you if we need additional information.

Required documentation

We recommend that you gather the required documentation listed below before beginning your application.

Provide copies of the most recent federal or state income tax returns filed by all owners (whether they reside at the property or not) and of spouses who reside at the property.

For any owners (whether they reside at the property or not) or spouses required to provide proof of their income who did not file a federal or state tax return within the last five calendar years, submit copies of all applicable sources of income, including wages, unemployment benefits, Social Security benefits, SSI payments, SSDI payments, pension payments, IRA earnings, annuity earnings, capital gains, business income, workers’ compensation, rental income, and interest.

If a property owner has been hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, please submit an official letter from the hospital or facility indicating the time spent there. Time spent in a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility for up to three years will not be treated as a change in residency when determining compliance with the 12-month residency requirement.

How to get help

Need Help? Contact 311 or Email Us.

If due to a disability you need an accommodation on order to apply for and receive a service, or to participate in a program offered by the Department of Finance, please contact the Disability Service Facilitator at www.nyc.gov/contactdofeeo or by calling 311.