New Haven, NY · Oswego County
Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Members of the Clergy
Clergy members or eligible surviving spouses use this application to request a partial property tax exemption for real property they own.
What this form is
This application requests a partial property tax exemption for qualifying real property owned by a member of the clergy or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse. The form asks for owner and property details, religious work or an alternative qualification, secular employment, and other exempt property. It must be filed annually with the assessor; ownership and age documents may not need to be resubmitted after the first filing.
Who needs it
A clergy member or eligible unremarried surviving spouse seeking the partial exemption for owned real property should file this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the city or town assessor who prepares the assessment roll used to levy the applicable taxes. Do not file it with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires the owner or authorized representative to certify the application and accompanying papers.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the clergy property tax exemption application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide owner and property details, answer the eligibility questions, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach proof of ownership if not previously submitted and any applicable health or age documentation.
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Submit to the Assessor
File the application with the city or town assessor who prepares the applicable assessment roll.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the clergy property tax exemption application?
- A qualifying clergy member or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse may apply for a partial exemption on owned real property.
- Do I need a notary for the clergy property tax exemption application?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or authorized representative certifies the application and accompanying papers.
- How do I submit the clergy property tax exemption application?
- File it with the city or town assessor who prepares the assessment roll used to levy the applicable taxes. Do not send it to the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- Attach proof of ownership if it has not been submitted before. Depending on the basis for exemption, the form may also require health documentation or proof of age.
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