§ 12-03 Initial Eligibility and Application Process.
RCNY § 12-03
(a)To be eligible to receive a Fair Fares discount an applicant must: (1) submit a completed application, including supporting documentation, in a format and manner established by the Program; (2) submit a signed Fair Fares NYC Conditions of Use form pursuant to DSS/HRA's Memorandum with New York City Transit Authority; and (3) meet the following eligibility requirements: (A) The applicant must be a New York City resident; (B) The applicant must be between 18 and 64 years of age; (C) The applicant’s gross income must not exceed 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL); (D) Except as provided in 68 RCNY § 12-02(a), the applicant must not currently be eligible for a duplicative discount or benefit from DSS/HRA, NYCT or any other entity or program; (E) The applicant must not be currently suspended or permanently disqualified from the Program under 68 RCNY § 12-05(b); (b) The applicant must consent to have the Program verify any information in the application.
(c)The Program will issue a written determination within 30 days following the submission of a completed application. (Added City Record 12/27/2019, eff. 1/26/2020; amended City Record 9/30/2020, eff. 10/30/2020; amended City Record 11/16/2023, eff. 12/16/2023; amended City Record 11/29/2024, eff. 12/29/2024; amended City Record 10/30/2025, eff. 11/29/2025)
