In navigating the complexities of maintaining affordable housing in New York City, the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Renewal Application emerges as a crucial document for residents with disabilities. This form is designed for individuals already receiving DRIE benefits, serving as a means to recertify their eligibility at the end of their benefit period. Recipients must submit this renewal application, complete with all necessary documentation, to the New York City Department of Finance to continue enjoying the benefits that help shield them from rent increases. The application requires detailed information about the applicant, including personal identification, current living arrangements, and specifics about the dwelling's lease conditions—particularly for those in rent-stabilized apartments. Additionally, it demands a comprehensive disclosure of household income, including disability benefits and any other sources of income, to ascertain continued eligibility. This process underscores the importance of transparency and accuracy in reporting, as any failure to disclose complete income information may result in the applicant being liable to repay any improperly received benefits with interest. Through this renewal application, the Department of Finance aims to ensure that assistance is accurately allocated to those who meet the program's criteria, thus reinforcing the city's commitment to supporting its residents with disabilities.
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Form Name | Drie Renewal Application Form |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | drie renewal application, drie renewal, drie renewal application 2021, drie nyc |
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NYCDEPARTMENTOFFINANCE ● PROGRAMOPERATIONSDIVISION |
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DRIE DISABILITYRENTINCREASE EXEMPTION |
FINANCE |
RENEWAL/RECERTIFICATION |
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Mail to: NYC Department of Finance, Attn: DRIE, 59 Maiden Lane, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10038
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
DO NO WRITE IN THIS BOX
OFFICE USE ONLY
Instructions: Use this form if you are presently receiving a DRIE benefit and are recertifying your eligibility for the DRIE benefit. You are required torecer- tify your eligibility for DRIE benefits at the end of your benefit period on your DRIE order. Please forward the completed, signed application and all necessary documentstotheaddressabove. Seethereverseforfurtherdetailsregardingrequireddocuments.Besuretoanswerallrequiredquestionsonthisform.
SECTIONI - APPLICANTINFORMATION
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DRIE ID: __________________________________ 2. Social Security Number:_________________________________ |
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Name of Applicant |
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with a Disability: a. ____________________________________ b. _________________________________________ |
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FIRST NAME |
LAST NAME |
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Address: __________________________________________________________________ 5. Apt. #: ______________ |
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STREET NAME |
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Borough: __________________________________________________ |
7. Zip Code: ___________________________ |
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Daytime Phone Number: (____)_____________________ 9. Email Address: ___________________________________ |
Rent Stabilized tenants only: Please specify the term of your renewal lease below and attach the fully signed lease(s) to this form.
If your landlord refused to provide you with a renewal lease,please complete the Certification by DRIE RenewalApplicant Without
aRenewalLease and attach it to this renewal form instead. Skip to Section IIif you do not live in a
10. LeaseTermoftheRenewal: ❑1Year ❑2Years ❑Landlordrefusedtoprovidearenewallease (Please attach signed Certification)
SECTIONII - ELIGIBILITYINFORMATION
You must provide proof of all disability benefits and other household income for the calendar year preceding the effective date of your DRIE renewal order. Please attach all income and benefit documents to this renewal form.
1.How many people reside in the household? _______________________
2.How many people in the household receive income of any kind (work, benefits, etc.)? _____________________________
3.Please indicate the total/aggregate household income for the previous year: $____________________________
Household income includes but is not limited to SSI/SSDI/VAbenefits, wages, and other income reported on 1099 statements and federal tax returns.
4. Are you receiving any of the following benefits? (Check all that apply)
❑ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
❑ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) |
❑VADisability Pension or VACompensation benefits ❑
5. DoyoureceiveSection8oranyotherfederalhousingsubsidy? ❑ Yes ❑ No (If “Yes,” please attach documentation of the benefit.)
SECTIONIII - CERTIFICATION
IherebyaffirmunderpenaltiesprovidedbylawthatIhaveexaminedthisapplicationandtheaccompanyingdocuments,and,to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided herein is true, correct and complete.
I understand and agree that if I fail to disclose all household income, including income of tenants (family or
Iauthorizethereleaseofmyinformationtootheragenciesforthepurposeofdeterminingmyeligibilityforotherentitlementsorbenefits.
I authorize the Department of Finance to review my state and federal income tax returns to verify my income.
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Signature of Applicant with a Disability |
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Signature of Preparer (If other than applicant) |
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(SEEREVERSEFORMOREINFORMATION) |
DRIE Renewal/Recert. Rev. 02.13.12 |
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NYCDEPARTMENTOFFINANCE ● PROGRAMOPERATIONSDIVISION |
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DRIERENEWAL/RECERTIFICATION |
FINANCE |
INCOME / BENEFIT DOCUMENT CHECKLIST |
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You are required to document all household income for the calendar year preceding the start date of your DRIE renewal period. For example, if your DRIE renewal period begins on January 1, 2012, you need to provide us with all income documents for calendar year 2011.
The list below includes examples of documents you may need to send to meet this requirement.
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OTHERINCOME |
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• SSI letter (Notice of Change in |
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Payment letter or a printout from |
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pensions, annuities, unemployment) |
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a Social Security office.) |
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for all household members. |
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Federal tax returns (Form 1040) with |
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amount received from SSDI |
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all attached schedules |
• Statement of Veteranʼs |
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Workmanʼs Compensation Notice of |
Administration Disability |
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Compensation or Pension benefits |
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• Current budget letter from the |
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If you get assistance from family, |
Human Resources |
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friends, or roommates, a signed |
Administration (HRA) |
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statement specifying monthly rent |
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assistance |
REQUIREDRENTALDOCUMENTS
RentStabilizedapartments
•Renewal leases – The new lease signed by you and your landlord with the lease term specified.
•Preferentialrent,LowIncomeHousingTaxCredit(LIHTC),or80/20riderifapplicable
HotelStabilizedapartments
•Ifyourrenthasincreased,pleaseprovideuswitharentstubshowingtheincrease
RentControlledapartments
Wehaveaskedyourlandlordtoprovideuswithupdated2012FuelCostand2012 - 2013MaximumBase RentWorksheetsfortheentirebuilding. Notethatyoumaysubmitthesedocumentstoourofficeifyou choose.
•IfyourcarryingchargehasincreasedsincethestartofyourmostrecentDRIEbenefit,pleasesenda
recentHPDorDHCRCommissioner'sorder,andanupdatedrenthistoryprintoutforthepast12months.