The Westchester Brief | 06.08.26: The Rent Vote Nobody Is Watching

Send us Fan MailOn June 22, the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board will vote on allowable rent increases for all rent-stabilized apartments in the county — leases running October 2026 through September 2027. Last year's approved rates were 2% for one-year leases and 3% for two-year leases. Landlords say those increases fell short of actual cost growth. Tenants say any increase is a burden in a county where workforce housing is already scarce. Today's episode breaks down how the board works, who controls it, and what is actually at stake for the tens of thousands of Westchester households in rent-stabilized units.In This Episode:(0:00) The June 22 vote and what it decides(1:00) How the Rent Guidelines Board is structured — and where the real power sits(2:30) The landlord argument: building costs outpaced last year's increases(3:30) The tenant argument: workforce housing in a county where rents already hit $3,000+(4:30) What's Happening in Westchester: Summer season opens — Playland, Wine and Food Festival, PrideSubscribe to the I Live Here Westchester newsletter for the full story delivered weekly: iliveheremedia.comWestchester County, I Live Here Westchester, local news, rent stabilization, Westchester housing, Rent Guidelines Board, tenant rights, landlord, YonkersSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.