Westchester County Rent Guidelines

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.5%
2-Year Lease Term   3.5%
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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024:

1-Year Lease Term:  1%
2-Year Lease Term   2%
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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023:

1-Year Lease Term:  2%
2-Year Lease Term   3%
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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022:

1-Year Lease Term:  0.5%
2-Year Lease Term  1.0%
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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021:

1-Year Lease Term:  0%
2-Year Lease Term  0%
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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.75%
2-Year Lease Term  2.75%

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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019:

1-Year Lease Term:  2%
2-Year Lease Term  3%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.6%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.4%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20%* for two year vacancy leases, 19%* for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

*Please note that, as a result of the changes in the State Rent Stabilization Laws effective June 15, 2015 through June 15, 2019, if a tenant was paying a preferential rent, the vacancy allowance is modified as follows: 5% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than two years ago, 10% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than three years ago, 15% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than four years ago, and 20% if the last vacancy lease commenced four or more years ago. The vacancy allowances are applied to legal regulated rent, not the preferential rent.

LUXURY DEREGULATION THRESHOLD:
Pursuant to the Rent Act of 2015, the Deregulation Threshold for Luxury Deregulation is increased by the amount of the one year guideline. Accordingly, the existing Deregulation Threshold for Westchester County becomes $2,830.21.

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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018:

1-Year Lease Term:  1%
2-Year Lease Term  1.5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  0.8%
2-Year Lease Term:  1.2%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20%* for two year vacancy leases, 19.5%* for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

*Please note that, as a result of the changes in the State Rent Stabilization Laws effective June 15, 2015 through June 15, 2019, if a tenant was paying a preferential rent, the vacancy allowance is modified as follows: 5% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than two years ago, 10% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than three years ago, 15% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than four years ago, and 20% if the last vacancy lease commenced four or more years ago. The vacancy allowances are applied to legal regulated rent, not the preferential rent.

LUXURY DEREGULATION THRESHOLD:
Pursuant to the Rent Act of 2015, the Deregulation Threshold for Luxury Deregulation is increased by the amount of the one year guideline. Accordingly, the existing Deregulation Threshold for Westchester County becomes $2,774.73.

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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017:

1-Year Lease Term:  0%

2-Year Lease Term  0.5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  0%
2-Year Lease Term:  0.4%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20%* for two year vacancy leases, 19.5%* for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

*Please note that, as a result of the changes in the State Rent Stabilization Laws effective June 15, 2015 through June 15, 2019, if a tenant was paying a preferential rent, the vacancy allowance is modified as follows: 5% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than two years ago, 10% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than three years ago, 15% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than four years ago, and 20% if the last vacancy lease commenced four or more years ago. The vacancy allowances are applied to legal regulated rent, not the preferential rent.

LUXURY DEREGULATION THRESHHOLD:
As per the Rent Act of 2015, the Deregulation Threshold for Luxury Deregulation is increased by the amount of the one year guideline. Therefore, this figure remains at $2,747.25.

 

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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.75%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.75%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.4%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.2%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20%* for two year vacancy leases, 19%* for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

*Please note that, as a result of the changes in the State Rent Stabilization Laws effective June 15, 2015 through June 15, 2019, if a tenant was paying a preferential rent, the vacancy allowance is modified as follows: 5% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than two years ago, 10% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than three years ago, 15% if the last vacancy lease commenced less than four years ago, and 20% if the last vacancy lease commenced four or more years ago. The vacancy allowances are applied to legal regulated rent, not the preferential rent.

LUXURY DEREGULATION THRESHHOLD:
As per the Rent Act of 2015, the Deregulation Threshold for Luxury Deregulation is increased by the amount of the one year guideline. Therefore, this figure remains at $2,747.25.

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Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.5%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.2%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.0%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014:

1-Year Lease Term:  3%*
2-Year Lease Term:  4%*

* A minimum increase of $15.00 per Month for a 1-Year Term
A minimum increase of $20.00 per Month for a 2-Year Term.
(WHICHEVER RENT IS HIGHER)

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.4%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.2%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.25%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.25%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.0%
2-Year Lease Term:  1.8%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.5%*
2-Year Lease Term:  4.0%*

* A minimum increase of $25.00 per Month for a 1-Year Term
A minimum increase of $40.00 per Month for a 2-Year Term.
(WHICHEVER RENT IS HIGHER)

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  2% **
2-Year Lease Term:  3.2% **

** A minimum increase of $20.00 per Month for a 1-Year Term
A minimum increase of $32.00 per Month for a 2-Year Term.
(WHICHEVER RENT IS HIGHER)

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 18.5% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011:

1-Year Lease Term:  0%
2-Year Lease Term:  0%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 20% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.25% *
2-Year Lease Term:  4% *

* A minimum increase of $20.00 per Month for a 1-Year Term
A minimum increase of $40.00 per Month for a 2-Year Term.
(WHICHEVER RENT IS HIGHER)

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.8% **
2-Year Lease Term:  3.2% **

** A minimum increase of $16.00 per Month for a 1-Year Term
A minimum increase of $32.00 per Month for a 2-Year Term.
(WHICHEVER RENT IS HIGHER)

Low Rent Supplement - No Additional Guideline for Rents of $500 or less was adopted.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 18.25% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009:

1-Year Lease Term:  4.5% *
2-Year Lease Term:  6.5% *

* A minimum increase of $45.00 per Month for Either of the Above Lease Terms.

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  3.6% **
2-Year Lease Term:  5.2% **

** A minimum increase of $36.00 per Month for Either of the Above Lease Terms

Low Rent Supplement - No Additional Guideline for Rents of $500 or less was adopted.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 18% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.5%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.0%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.8%

Low Rent Supplement - No Additional Guideline for Rents of $500 or less was adopted.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007:

1-Year Lease Term:  3.75%
2-Year Lease Term:  5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  3%
2-Year Lease Term:  4%

Low Rent Supplement - No Additional Guideline for Rents of $500 or less was adopted.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 18.75% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006:

1-Year Lease Term:  4.75%
2-Year Lease Term:  6.5%

Low Rent Supplement - No Additional Guideline for Rents of $500 or less was adopted.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 18.25% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2004 and September 30, 2005:

1-Year Lease Term:  3.5%
2-Year Lease Term:  4.5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.8%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.6%

Low Rent Supplement - No Additional Guideline for Rents of $500 or less was adopted.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2003 and September 30, 2004:

1-Year Lease Term:  2%
2-Year Lease Term:  3%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.6%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.4%

Low Rent Supplement - Where apartment rents are $500.00 or less before the 1 and 2 year guidelines are applied, an additional $25.00 increase is allowed.

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2002 and September 30, 2003:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.5%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.5%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.2%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.0%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2001 and September 30, 2002:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.75%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.75%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.25%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.00%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2000 and September 30, 2001:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.75%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.75%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  2.25%
2-Year Lease Term:  3.00%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.

 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 1999 and September 30, 2000:

1-Year Lease Term:  2%
2-Year Lease Term:  3%

Where heat and hot water are not provided by the owner the rates are:

1-Year Lease Term:  1.6%
2-Year Lease Term:  2.4%

Under State law, vacancy increases remain 20% for two year vacancy leases, 19% for one year leases.  Add .6% per year if the last vacancy was more than eight years ago.  For rents starting under $300, there is a $100 bonus. Between $300 and $500, the increase is the greater of the percentage increase or $100.  The renewal guidelines do not apply on vacancy.