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What is NYC AC § 26-606?

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This section outlines the process for eligible heads of households to apply for rent increase exemption orders and tax abatement certificates through the supervising agency. Upon approval, copies of the issued orders or certificates are distributed to the housing company, landlord, eligible head of household, and the Department of Finance. Applies to building owners and landlords managing applicable properties.

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§ 26-606 Applications for exemption orders/tax abatement certificates; issuance and copies.

AC § 26-606

The eligible head of the household shall apply annually to the supervising agency for a rent increase exemption order/tax abatement certificate on a form to be prescribed and made available by the supervising agency. The supervising agency shall approve or disapprove applications and, if it approves, shall issue a rent increase exemption order/tax abatement certificate. Copies of such order/certificate shall be issued to the housing company managing the dwelling unit or to the landlord of the dwelling unit within an applicable battery park city property of the eligible head of the household, to the eligible head of the household and to the department of finance. (Am. L.L. 2023/109, 7/23/2023, retro. eff. 12/15/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/109.

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