Who can apply for the clergy property tax exemption?

Eligible clergy members and qualifying unmarried surviving spouses may apply. The form asks about residency, religious duties, age or health when applicable, and property ownership.

Do I need a notary for the clergy tax exemption application?

No. Sign and date the application; the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment. It may require proof of ownership or eligibility documents.

How do I submit the clergy tax exemption application?

File it with the Nassau County Board of Assessors on or before the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the State Board of Real Property Services.

Nassau County, NY · Nassau County

No notary required

Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Members of the Clergy

Clergy members or qualifying surviving spouses use this application to request a partial property tax exemption for eligible real property in Nassau County.

At a glance

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

What this form is

This application requests a partial property tax exemption for eligible real property owned by a clergy member or an unmarried surviving spouse who meets the stated qualifications. In Nassau County, file it annually with the Nassau County Board of Assessors for county, town, and school district taxes. It asks for owner and property details, eligibility information, and a signed certification; supporting documents may be required.

Who needs it

Clergy members or qualifying unmarried surviving spouses seeking the exemption for eligible Nassau County property should file this application annually.

How to submit it

File the application with the Nassau County Board of Assessors on or before the applicable taxable status date. Do not file it with the State Board of Real Property Services.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; include proof of ownership or applicable eligibility documents, but no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the clergy property tax exemption application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter owner and property information and answer the questions about eligibility and employment.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach proof of ownership if it has not already been submitted, plus applicable age or health documentation.
4
Submit to the County
File the signed application with the Nassau County Board of Assessors by the applicable taxable status date.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the clergy property tax exemption?: Eligible clergy members and qualifying unmarried surviving spouses may apply. The form asks about residency, religious duties, age or health when applicable, and property ownership.
Do I need a notary for the clergy tax exemption application?: No. Sign and date the application; the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment. It may require proof of ownership or eligibility documents.
How do I submit the clergy tax exemption application?: File it with the Nassau County Board of Assessors on or before the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the State Board of Real Property Services.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Members of the Clergy doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Nassau County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.