§ 6-06 Proof of Residency.
RCNY § 6-06
(a)Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of this section or in 68 RCNY §§ 6-04 or 6-07, in order to establish residency, an applicant will be required to produce a document from section 68 RCNY § 6-06(c)(1) or a document authorized by subdivision (b) of this section displaying the applicant's residential street address located in New York City. The document must display the applicant's name, except where the document displays the name of the applicant's spouse or domestic partner and the applicant presents: (i) a certificate of marriage, civil union or domestic partnership or birth certificate that demonstrates the relationship to the spouse or domestic partner; and (ii) an attestation signed by the spouse or domestic partner, on a form and in a format established by the Commissioner, that the applicant resides with the spouse.
(b)HRA may determine in the future that additional documents, including data and electronic versions of documents received from the issuing agency, licensed by the issuing agency, or in an HRA case record, may be accepted and will be afforded the value of one point toward establishing the residency of the applicant. In the event that HRA exercises its authority pursuant to this subdivision, HRA will publicize its acceptance of the new documents or data, including on the IDNYC website.
(c)(1) The following documents are worth one point and establish residency. The address on the document will be shown on the card, except as provided in 68 RCNY § 6-02(b): Document DescriptionPoint Value for Proof of ResidencyAcceptable as Proof of Address? Document DescriptionPoint Value for Proof of ResidencyAcceptable as Proof of Address? Cable, Phone, or Utility Bill or Statement Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted and include home address of applicant. Includes account summary sheets and account statements. 1 YesResidential Property Lease or Sublease Must be a current lease. All leases must include name of applicant, address of the unit rented, term of the lease, amount of rent, terms regarding utilities, and contact information for the lessor. If the phone number of the lessor does not appear on the lease, then the applicant must provide the phone number separately. 1 YesLocal Property Tax StatementProperty tax statement including home address, dated no more than one year prior to the date submitted. 1 YesProperty Mortgage Payment ReceiptMortgage payment receipt including home address, dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 YesBanking, Financial or Credit Card Account Bill, Statement or Notice Bill, statement or notice from credit card company, bank or other financial institution. Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted and include home address and account number. Includes bank account statements, credit card statements, credit union account statements, account summary sheets, loan statements, and notices from banks and credit unions confirming the opening of an account. Other types of banking, financial, or credit card documents will be accepted only as provided under 68 RCNY § 6-06(b). 1 YesEmployment Pay StubMust include employer's name, applicant's home address and be dated no more than 60 days prior to date submitted. 1 YesStatement, bill, or record from health institution Statement, bill, or record from any hospital or clinic operated by the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation, or a Federally Qualified Health Center, or a public or private hospital located in New York City. Must include account or patient identification number and home address of applicant and be dated no more than one year prior to date submitted. 1 YesJury Summons or Court Order Issued by New York State Court (including NYC Courts such as Housing Court, Family Court and Surrogate's Court) or Federal Court Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted and include home address.1 YesIRS Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C Must include employer's name, applicant's home address. Accepted through the US Federal Filing date of the year following the tax year on the form. 1 Yes Letter or Document Issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), or the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) Letter or document issued by IRS or DTF, addressed to applicant, regarding applicant's personal tax status. Examples include tax return transcript, statement of tax or refund due, or refund check. Must be dated no more than one year prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes Tax Return with Proof of Filing U.S. federal, state, or local tax return submitted with proof of filing such as IRS Tax Return Transcript, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance account summary, NYC Department of Finance proof of property tax payment history, or other satisfactory proof of filing. Filing date must be no more than one year prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes Insurance Bill, Statement or Record (homeowner's, life, renter's, automobile, or health insurance) Insurance bill, statement or record including home address and dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 YesLetter from Homeless Shelter that receives City FundingSigned letter from executive-level official at homeless shelter receiving City funding stating that applicant has been a current resident for at least 15 days and that the shelter allows residents to remain in residence for longer than 30 days. Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 YesLetter from Residential Care Facility operated, certified, or funded by NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH), New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), or NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) Signed letter from an executive-level official at a residential care facility located in New York City and operated, licensed, certified, or funded by OPWDD, NYS DOH, NYS OMH or NYC DOHMH, establishing the applicant's residence at the facility. Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. Acceptable only when applicant is accompanied by a caretaker who is an employee of the facility issuing the letter. 1 Yes Letter from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Signed letter from manager of NYCHA residential development, indicating that applicant is listed on the current lease or is otherwise authorized by NYCHA to reside in the apartment, dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 YesNYCHA Lease Addendum and Rent Notice NYCHA document listing applicant as lessee and/or authorized tenant of NYCHA residential unit. Must be dated no more than one year prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes Letter from Head Start, Early Learn, Preschool, Elementary, Intermediate or High School located in New York City or any NYC Department of Education (DOE) School Where Applicant's Child is Enrolled Signed letter from principal or executive official or the principal or executive official's designee at a public, private, or parochial Head Start, Early Learn, preschool, elementary, intermediate or high school located in New York City or any DOE school where applicant's child is a currently enrolled student. Letter must confirm student's home address and be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted.Applicant must also provide proof of relationship to the student named in the letter, using one of the documents listed in 68 RCNY § 6-07(b). 1 Yes Letter from Private or Parochial Intermediate or High School located in New York City Where Applicant is Enrolled Signed letter from principal or executive official or the principal or executive official's designee at a private or parochial intermediate or high school located in New York City where applicant is a currently enrolled student. Letter must confirm home address and be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. Schools may require parental consent to issue such a letter for a student younger than age 18.Applicant must present a student identification card from the school issuing the letter.(Applicant students wishing to have the DOE assist them with establishing residency may do so via 68 RCNY § 6-03(a)(2)(C).) 1 Yes Letter from NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Foster Care AgencySigned letter from executive level official at ACS or ACS designated NYC foster care agency establishing residency of foster youth applicant, dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. Acceptable only when applicant is accompanied by a caretaker who is an employee of the facility issuing the letter. 1 YesUnited States Postal Service (USPS) Change of Address Confirmation Must be addressed to applicant at the same address that appears on the IDNYC application. Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Section 8 Rent Breakdown Form Must be dated within no more than one year prior to the date submitted and include home address. 1 Yes Case Composition Summary Report Generated from the New York State Welfare Management System Case composition summary report generated from the New York State Welfare Management System with current home address. Must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Facility Inpatient Photo ID Card Inpatient identification card issued by NYS OMH-operated psychiatric facility, with name, photo and facility address. 1 Yes "Verification of Release" form issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Division of Children's Services "Verification of Release" document from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), including photo, date of birth, and name and address of applicant's sponsor. Includes Form ORR UAC/R-1, Form ORR R-535, and any form used by ORR for verifying release. Must be dated no more than one year prior to date submitted. 1 Yes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Order of Supervision Order of Supervision issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), dated no more than one year prior to the date submitted and including current home address. May be issued by U.S. ICE as Form I-220B. 1 Yes New York State Interim Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or Non-Driver's Identification Card Interim driver's license, learner's permit, or nondriver's identification card, issued by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, with current home address. 1 Yes Notice of Decision or Determination of Developmental Disability issued by NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Notice of decision or determination issued by OPWDD establishing that applicant qualifies for care. Must include applicant's home address and be dated no more than one year prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes Residency Confirmation Letter for United Nations (UN) Diplomats and Their Families Residency Confirmation Letter for UN Diplomats and Families Issued by the U.S. Department of State, UN, or a Country's Permanent Mission to the UN. Must include applicant's home address and be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1 Yes College/University Housing Agreement Current agreement issued by an institution of higher education located in New York City, in letter, lease, or other format. Must indicate that applicant is permitted to reside in housing affiliated with the institution; and must include applicant's name, the street address of the residence, and the dates during which the student may reside there.The document must be presented with a photo ID from the institution issuing the agreement. 1 Yes Letter from College or University Administrator Signed letter from a school administrator indicating that the applicant: (i) resides in housing in New York City that is affiliated with the school; (ii) receives mail at a central school-based location different from where the applicant resides; and (iii) the school mail box and/or street address where applicant's mail is delivered. This document must be presented with a photo ID from the institution issuing the letter. The IDNYC card will display the name of the school and the address where the applicant receives mail.1 Yes Residency Confirmation Letter for Consulates, Consular StaffResidency Confirmation Letter for Consulates, Consular Staff issued by the U.S. Department of State or a Country’s Consulate General’s Office. Must include the applicant’s home address and be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted. 1YesFDNY Emergency MedicalServices Statement or BillStatement, bill, or record from the Emergency Medical Service of the Fire Department of New York City. Each document must include account or patient identification number and home address of applicant and be dated no more than one year prior to date submitted. 1YesSecondary Leaseholder Attestation Form from HRAA completed Secondary Leaseholder Attestation Form from HRA that provides an address and contact information of the primary tenant. May be verified with collateral call to the primary tenant. 1Yes (2) The following documents are worth one point and establish residency for an individual who lacks a stable residence or is a survivor of domestic violence, as applicable. When applicants submit one of these documents for proof of residency, no home address will appear on the card: Document DescriptionPoint Value for Proof of ResidencyAcceptable as Proof of Address? Letter Issued by New York City Agency, Nonprofit Organization or Religious Institution Located within New York City Serving Homeless Individuals Signed letter from executive-level official from a City agency, nonprofit organization or religious institution that provides services to homeless individuals. The letter must indicate applicant has resided in New York City for at least 15 days and lacks a stable residence; letter must be dated no more than 30 days prior to the date submitted.No address will appear on the card. 1 NoLetter Issued by New York City Agency, Nonprofit Organization, or Religious Institution that Provides Services to Survivors of Domestic ViolenceSigned letter from executive-level official from a New York City agency, nonprofit organization, or religious institution that provides services to survivors of domestic violence. The letter must indicate that applicant has resided in New York City for at least 15 days and has security concerns about an address appearing on the IDNYC Card; letter must be dated no more than 30 days prior to the date submitted.No address will appear on the card. 1 NoLetter Issued by a Hospital or Health Clinic Located in New York City Signed letter from executive-level official at hospital or health clinic indicating that applicant has resided at the facility for at least 15 days over the previous 60 day period; letter must be dated no more than 30 days prior to the date submitted.No address will appear on the card. 1 NoLetter Issued by Nonprofit Organization or Religious Institution Located within New York City Serving Homeless Individuals or Survivors of Domestic Violence indicating "Care Of" Address Signed letter from executive-level official from a nonprofit organization or religious institution that provides services to homeless individuals or survivors of domestic violence. The organization must currently receive City funding. To establish use of the nonprofit organization's or religious institution's address for mailing purposes, the letter must indicate that: (1) the applicant has received services from the entity for the past 60 days, (2) the applicant may use the entity's address for mailing purposes, and (3) the applicant lacks a stable address or has security concerns about an address appearing on the IDNYC Card. The letter must be dated no more than 14 days prior to the date submitted. The card issued will indicate the address is "Care of" the organization that has written the letter. 1 YesLetter from a Residential Care Program Funded, Administered, and/or Overseen by the NYC HRA-Emergency & Intervention Services - Office of Domestic Violence Signed letter from an executive-level official at a residential care program located within New York City which is funded, administered, and/or overseen by the NYC HRA-Emergency & Intervention Services - Office of Domestic Violence. The letter must indicate that the applicant has resided in New York City for at least 15 days; has security concerns about a home address appearing on his/her IDNYC card: and that s/he is permitted to receive mail at a Post Office Box affiliated with the program. The letter must be dated no more than 30 days prior to the date submitted.The card issues will display the P.O. Box or no address at all. 1 Yes Department of Corrections (DOC) Letter of IncarcerationSigned letter from DOC given to applicant when released from incarceration. The letter must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date submitted.No address will appear on the card. 1No (d) IDNYC will also accept the following as proof of residency and address worth one point: (1) Verification from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), provided in a format and in a manner to be agreed upon by HRA and NYCHA: (1) that the applicant resides in NYCHA housing; and (2) of the applicant's address; (2) Verification from the New York City Department of Finance (DOF), in a format and in a manner to be agreed upon by HRA and DOF: (1) that the applicant is enrolled in the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption programs (SCRIE programs), and (2) of the applicant's address. (Amended City Record 3/24/2016, eff. 4/23/2016; amended City Record 7/2/2018, eff. 8/1/2018; amended City Record 9/20/2019, eff. 12/2/2019; amended City Record 7/11/2025, eff. 8/10/2025)
