Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jul 16, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
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
Hearing Held by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Finance
Hearing Held by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Disabilities
Hearing Held by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Aging
Laid Over by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Aging
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Finance
Amended by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Finance
Laid Over by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Finance
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Disabilities
Amended by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Disabilities
Laid Over by Committee · Sep 18, 2026
Committee on Disabilities
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
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 978-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 978
officialInt. No. 978
officialMemorandum in Support
officialJuly 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-16-26
officialProposed Int. No. 978-A - 8/25/26
officialCommittee Report 9/18/26
officialProposed Int. No. 978-A Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
30
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 WongMercedes NarcisseInna Vernikov
Who is lobbying on this
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: Laid Over by Committee (Sep 18, 2026).