HRA exemption in case of multiple rented accomodations

This discussion explores claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption when you have rented accommodation in two different cities due to a hybrid work policy. While your office is in city X, you reside primarily in city Y and have rented homes in both. The consensus is that HRA can typically only be claimed for the city where your office is located, though the possibility of claiming it for city Y is debated, especially with employer-sanctioned Work From Home arrangements. It's also noted that direct claiming in the Income Tax Return (ITR) is an option, albeit potentially challenging.