Find out about City programs that can help you manage your cost of housing. Specialists will be on hand to assist enrollment. Homeowners can apply for an exemption and lower their property tax bill. Tenants may qualify for a rent freeze. 

HOMEOWNER ELIGIBILITY:

• STAR: homeowners with an annual income of $500,000 or less.
• E-Star: seniors age 65 and over with annual incomes of $88,050 or less.
• SCHE/DHE: seniors age 65 and over, disabled homeowners with annual incomes of $58,399 or less.
• Veterans: who served in the U.S. military during designated periods of conict, their unmarried surviving spouse and Gold Star parents.
• Clergy: for active and retired members of the clergy and their unmarried surviving spouse. Must be NYS resident.

TENANT ELIGIBILITY:

• Are at least 62 years old or 18 years old with
• a qualifying disability.
• Have a household income of $50,000 or less.
• Live in a rent-regulated apartment.
• Spend more than 1/3 of your income on rent.

**NYCHA AND SECTION 8 RECIPIENTS ARE
NOT ELIGIBLE**

For more information, visit nyc.gov/finance