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NYC Council · Int 0978-2026 · Committee

Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

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Introduced Jul 16, 2026
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Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities” Read the full text

Finance

What it does

This bill would increase the maximum income level for eligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program to $75,000 beginning July 1, 2026. This bill would apply retroactively to July 1, 2026, and would expire on the same date as the expiration of the authorization for the applicable income eligibility levels set forth in sections 467-b and 467-c of the real property tax law, as amended by subpart A of part V of chapter 59 of the laws of 2026.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.

Where it is

Introduced by Council · Jul 16, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jul 16, 2026
Re-referred to Committee by Council · Jul 24, 2026 · the latest recorded action

Who decides next

This bill sits with the Finance committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.

Linda Lee · chairAlexa AvilésChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyFrank MoranoJames F. GennaroJustin E. SanchezLincoln RestlerMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPhil WongSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShaun AbreuShirley AldebolVirginia Maloney

This committee’s full record

Official documents

Summary of Int. No. 978-A
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Summary of Int. No. 978
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Int. No. 978
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Memorandum in Support
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July 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
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Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-16-26
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Proposed Int. No. 978-A - 8/25/26
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Straight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.

The numbers

29
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Farah N. LouisGale A. BrewerSusan ZhuangHarvey D. EpsteinAmanda C. FaríasChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonKevin C. RileyShanel Thomas-HenryShahana K. HanifLincoln RestlerCarl WilsonVirginia MaloneyTy HankersonShaun AbreuOswald J. FelizLynn C. SchulmanShekar KrishnanTiffany L. CabánChris BanksJulie WonEric DinowitzJennifer GutiérrezCarmen N. De La RosaAlexa AvilésChi A. OsséSandy NursePhil WongInna Vernikov

Who is lobbying on this

Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.via Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filing
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Re-referred to Committee by Council (Jul 24, 2026).