Alden, NY · Erie County
Application for Real Property Tax Exemption for Commercial, Business or Industrial Property
This application is for property owners seeking a real property tax exemption for commercial, business, or industrial property in Alden.
What this form is
Property owners use this application to seek a real property tax exemption for commercial, business, or industrial property. It asks for owner and property identification, construction or improvement details, property use, and information about other exemptions. The form includes a certification for the owner to sign and date; the assessor’s section records the application date and decision.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an exemption for commercial, business, or industrial property completes this application with details about the property and its use.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner certifies the application is true and signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the application for a commercial, business, or industrial property tax exemption.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide owner and property details, construction or improvement information, property uses, and information about other exemptions.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a certificate of occupancy or other completion documentation when applicable; include payment schedules and related documents if answering yes about PILOT payments.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Certify the information, sign and date the application, and submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the commercial property tax exemption application ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, construction or improvement information, the property’s uses, and whether it has received other real property tax exemptions.
- Who completes this application?
- The property owner completes the application to seek a real property tax exemption for commercial, business, or industrial property.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner certifies the information is true and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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