NEW YORK (PIX11) -- As New York City becomes more expensive, some residents are seeking a break.

The New York City Department of Finance provides the NYC Rent Freeze Program, which includes the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program.

Both programs aim to help eligible people freeze their rent in affordable housing. According to the website, the program applies credits to the property tax bill that cover the actual legal rent and the frozen rate amount.

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program

If you are 62 years old or older and have a household income of less than $50,000 a year, live in a rent-regulated apartment and spend more than a third of your income on rent, you could be eligible for a rent freeze. You can find applications for first-time applicants, renew an application or update your information here.

Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program

New Yorkers who are 18 or older, get assistance that is related to a disability such as SSI or SSDI, have a household that makes $50,000 or less, live in an apartment with a regulated rent and spend more than a third of their income on rent are eligible for DRIE. You can find applications for first-time applicants, renew an application or update your information here.

Rent Freeze Resources

NYC.gov has several resources to help those who need to learn more about the programs. You will need several documents, including proof of age and housing letters; a complete list of forms can be found here.

The city also has a tool that can be used to determine if you are eligible for the programs by answering a few questions here.

For New Yorkers curious about how to calculate their income to find out if they spend more than a third of their income on rent, the city makes it easy with this website. New York City also has a worksheet that you can use to calculate your income, which can be found here.

More information on the Rent Free Program can be found here.