Which group of individuals is eligible for the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)?

The Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) is intended to assist eligible individuals who have disabilities by providing them with a rent freeze, thus removing the burden of increases in their housing costs. The correct answer points to a specific group of eligible disabled persons who are living in designated housing types. This includes those who meet certain income and disability criteria and reside in rent-regulated housing rather than public housing or other types of housing not covered under the DRIE.

This targeted approach is designed to ensure that those who may be at greater risk of housing insecurity due to their disability have greater access to affordable housing. The other groups mentioned, such as all tenants in public housing or only senior citizens in rent-controlled apartments, do not encapsulate the specific nature of the eligibility requirements linked to disabilities defined under the DRIE program. Instead, eligibility is focused on the intersection of having a recognized disability and being in particular types of regulated housing that can apply for this exemption.