Alden, NY · Erie County
Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification
Landowners use this application to renew an agricultural assessment for parcels whose ownership, acreage, use, and eligibility conditions have not changed.
What this form is
This application lets a landowner renew an agricultural assessment when the last Form RP-305 was approved and the parcels’ eligibility conditions have not changed. It asks for owner and property details, tax map numbers, and certifications about ownership, acreage, land use, and agricultural eligibility. If any statement is untrue, the instructions say to file a new Form RP-305 instead.
Who needs it
A landowner seeking to renew an agricultural assessment for parcels whose last Form RP-305 was approved and eligibility conditions remain unchanged should file this application.
How to submit it
File the form with the city, town, or village assessor on or before the municipality’s taxable status date. If the property is in a village, file with both the town and village assessor unless the village does not assess property.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter owner and property information, list the parcel tax map numbers, and complete the certification statements.
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Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional sheets for tax map numbers if necessary. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope to request a copy of the assessor’s determination.
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Submit to the Assessor
File with the city, town, or village assessor on or before the taxable status date; village properties may require filing with both assessors.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification?
- No. The form calls for the owner’s signature and date, but does not require notarization. The instructions do not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification?
- File it with the city, town, or village assessor on or before the municipality’s taxable status date. If the property is in a village, file with both assessors unless the village does not assess property.
- Who can use this renewal certification?
- A landowner may use it when the last Form RP-305 was approved and the parcels’ eligibility conditions have not changed. If any certification statement is untrue, file Form RP-305 instead.
- What should I include with the application?
- List all parcel tax map numbers and attach additional sheets if necessary. To request a copy of the assessor’s determination, mark the appropriate box and enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Need something notarized?
This Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Alden form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.