NY S08063

Allows heads of household who have received tax abatement certificates for five consecutive benefit periods to file a short form renewal instead of full reapplication if income and residence have not changed.

Short form renewal requires a sworn statement certifying continued eligibility and that income and residence remain unchanged, plus certification that all information is true and correct.

Applies short form renewal option to both rent-controlled housing (Section 467-b) and cooperative/rental housing occupied by low-income senior citizens (Section 467-c) upon adoption of local law by a municipality.

False statements on the short form renewal subject applicants to penalties for false instruments and loss of benefits, with reapplication required as a new applicant.

Act takes effect immediately, with amendments to Section 467-b expiring when that section expires.