Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Information for Property Owners and Managing Agents

This program is for Senior Citizen tenants who qualify to have their rent frozen at their current level and be exempt from future rent increases. The program will pay for rent increases by applying credits to the landlord’s property tax bill. For more information you can download the SCRIE/DRIE Brochure for Tenants/Landlords.

Notification of a Tenant’s SCRIE Approval
Once a tenant applies and is approved for SCRIE, we send a notification letter to the tenant and the owner/landlord. The letter will show:

The exemption period;
The amount the tenant is responsible for paying;
The tax abatement credit (TAC) the landlord will be credited for that tenant.

Renewals
To continue getting the SCRIE benefit, the tenant must file a renewal application which will be mailed to them approximately 60 days before their SCRIE benefit expires.

Weekly Tenant Reports for Building Owners
These reports help you check the status of an application, benefit information and any activity that has taken place relating to the SCRIE benefit. You must have the Docket number to view the information.

The report is in BBL order and then lists the docket numbers in numeric order. Scroll through the report or use the search function (CTRL-F) to find a docket number. The report is updated weekly. *Note: Some files may be large and require a broadband internet connection to download.*
SCRIE Tenant Report by Borough	Adobe Acrobat
Manhattan	Download
Bronx	Download
Brooklyn	Download
Queens	Download
Staten Island	Download

Building Owner’s Tax Abatement Credit (TAC)

There is a SCRIE account for each building owner/landlord to track TAC credits and debits. You will receive a quarterly Property Tax Bill showing your credit or debit activity.

Monthly TAC Reports

The report is in BBL order. Scroll through the report or use the search function (CTRL-F) to find your building which may appear on several pages. This report is updated monthly. *Note: Some files may be large and require a broadband internet connection to download.*
TAC Report Archive
TAC Report by Borough (Current Calendar Year)	Adobe Acrobat
Manhattan	Download
Bronx	Download
Brooklyn	Download
Queens	Download
Staten Island	Download

Refunds to Landlords/Owners for Excess SCRIE Credits
Property tax credits due to SCRIE are automatically applied to your current tax bill and any outstanding charges. If you have excess SCRIE credits on account and would like a refund, as opposed to having the credits automatically rolled over to the next tax period, please submit a refund application or online request for a refund.

TAC Adjustment Process
If you believe the Tax Abatement Credit (TAC) is incorrect, you may submit the TAC Adjustment Application. Please make sure to provide proof with the form.

The Appeal Process
If you think your tenant is receiving benefits to which they are not entitled, please contact SCRIE as soon as possible, explaining why you believe the tenant does not qualify for SCRIE. You can submit an Appeal Application or a letter explaining your concerns. Your inquiry will remain anonymous. If your tenant recently passed away or moved, please notify us immediately by submitting the SCRIE Ineligibility form.

Forms and Reports
Forms

Need Help?
Contact 311, email us, or schedule a virtual appointment.

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 or by calling 311.