Do I need a notary for the senior property tax exemption renewal?

No. The application is signed and dated by the owner or owners without a notary; the document does not specify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the senior property tax exemption renewal?

File the application with your local assessor by the taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

What information does the renewal application ask for?

It asks for property identification, changes since the prior application, owner and spouse income, and signatures. It also requests supporting documents for certain income or care expenses.

Can I use this form to renew Enhanced STAR?

No. The form states it is only for the partial tax exemption for senior citizens. Enhanced STAR requires separate forms.

Cayuga County, NY · Cayuga County

No notary required

Renewal Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens

Senior property owners use this application to renew a partial real property tax exemption and report income and changes to their property or household.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cayuga County · Cayuga County, Cayuga County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cayugacounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application renews a partial real property tax exemption for senior citizens. Applicants identify the property, report changes since their last application, provide income information, and certify their answers; proof of certain care expenses or income tax returns may be required. File it with the local assessor by the taxable status date. This form is not an application for the Enhanced STAR exemption.

Who needs it

Senior property owners seeking to renew this partial tax exemption must complete the application and report household income and any changes since filing last year.

How to submit it

File the application with your local assessor by the taxable status date. Do not file it with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the senior citizen partial tax exemption renewal application.
2
Complete the Application
Enter property details, report any changes since last year, provide income information, and complete the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach copies of income tax returns if required and proof of applicable care expenses or veteran’s disability compensation.
4
Submit to the Local Assessor
File the application with your local assessor by the taxable status date. Do not send it to the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the senior property tax exemption renewal?: No. The application is signed and dated by the owner or owners without a notary; the document does not specify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the senior property tax exemption renewal?: File the application with your local assessor by the taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
What information does the renewal application ask for?: It asks for property identification, changes since the prior application, owner and spouse income, and signatures. It also requests supporting documents for certain income or care expenses.
Can I use this form to renew Enhanced STAR?: No. The form states it is only for the partial tax exemption for senior citizens. Enhanced STAR requires separate forms.

Need something notarized?

This Renewal Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cayuga County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.