Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County

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Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes

Property owners with disabilities and limited incomes use this application to request a partial tax exemption for real property in Canandaigua.

What this form is

This application requests a partial tax exemption for real property owned by persons with disabilities and limited incomes. It asks about the property, ownership, residency, impairment, income, and related expenses, and requires supporting documents such as proof of disability and ownership. The form says to file it with the local assessor by the taxable status date; it is not filed with the state Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Who needs it

Owners seeking a partial property tax exemption based on disability and limited income should complete this application and provide the requested supporting documents.

How to submit it

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.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the listed proof documents and any required tax returns or expense records, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the application and its instructions before completing the form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the owner and property details, impairment information, income, expenses, and other requested answers.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include proof of disability and ownership, plus applicable tax returns and proof of care or medical expenses.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the certification. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign.

  5. 5

    File With The Local Assessor

    File with your local assessor by the taxable status date; do not file with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Attach the requested proof documents and any applicable tax returns or expense records; the form does not say these must be notarized.
How do I submit the application?
File the completed application with your local assessor by the taxable status date. Do not send it to the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
What supporting documents does the application request?
It asks for proof of disability and ownership. Depending on your answers, it may also require tax returns and proof of care costs or unreimbursed medical and prescription drug expenses.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks about the owners, property, impairment, residency, income, expenses, and whether children residing at the property attend a public school.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canandaigua form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.