New Haven, NY · Oswego County
Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
Senior property owners use this application to request a partial real property tax exemption and provide information about ownership, residence, age, and income.
What this form is
This application is for senior citizens seeking a partial tax exemption for real property; it cannot be used to apply for the Enhanced STAR exemption. Applicants provide owner and property details, proof of age and ownership, residence information, and income details. The application says to file it with the local assessor by the taxable status date, not with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
Who needs it
Senior property owners seeking a partial real property tax exemption 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. Do not file it with 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 the form lists supporting documents to include.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the senior citizen partial property tax exemption application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in owner and property information and answer the questions about residence, age, ownership, and income.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the requested proof of age and ownership, and any other documents called for by your answers.
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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 property tax exemption application?
- No. The application has a signature and date section but no notary block. It asks the signer to certify that the statements are true and lists supporting documents to include.
- How do I submit the senior property tax exemption application?
- File the completed 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.
- What information and documents does the application request?
- It asks for owner and property details, age and ownership proof, residence and income information, and related answers. It also identifies supporting documents to include, such as proof of income when applicable.
- Can I use this form to apply for Enhanced STAR?
- No. The form states that it may only be used to apply for the partial tax exemption for real property of senior citizens, not the Enhanced STAR exemption.
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This Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Haven form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.