How do I submit the senior citizen tax exemption application?

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

What information does the application ask for?

It asks about owners, the property, primary residence, age and ownership proof, income, and other household details. It also requests supporting documents in specified circumstances.

Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County

No notary required

Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens

Senior property owners use this application to request a partial tax exemption and provide ownership, residency, age, and income information to the local assessor.

What this form is

This application is used to request a partial property tax exemption for senior citizens. It must be filed with the local assessor by the taxable status date. The form asks about property ownership and residence, age documentation, income, medical expenses, and other details; it also identifies documents to include as proof of age and ownership.

Who needs it

Senior property owners seeking a partial tax exemption should complete the application and provide the requested details and supporting documents.

How to submit it

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.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the statements are true, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the senior citizen tax exemption application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested owner, property, residence, age, and income information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the requested proof of age and ownership, and any other documents called for by your answers.
4
File With 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 citizen tax exemption application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies the statements are true, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How do I submit the senior citizen tax exemption application?: File the completed application with your local assessor by the taxable status date. The form says not to send it to the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks about owners, the property, primary residence, age and ownership proof, income, and other household details. It also requests supporting documents in specified circumstances.

Need something notarized?

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