Hammond, NY · St. Lawrence County
Application for Real Property Tax Exemption for Capital Improvements to Residential Property
Residential property owners use this application to seek a real property tax exemption for qualifying capital improvements.
What this form is
This application requests a real property tax exemption for a capital improvement to a one- or two-family residence. It asks for owner and property details, the residence’s square footage, construction dates, a description of the improvement, and its cost. Applicants are asked to attach completion documentation and cost documentation; the assessor’s section is for recording the filing and decision.
Who needs it
Owners of one- or two-family residences seeking a real property tax exemption for a capital improvement can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the owner without a notary; the form requests completion and cost documentation, but does not say either must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the application PDF for a residential capital improvement tax exemption.
- 2
Complete the Owner and Property Details
Enter owner contact information, the property location and identification, and whether it is a one- or two-family residence.
- 3
Describe the Improvement
Provide square footage and construction dates, describe the improvement, and state its cost.
- 4
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a copy of the certificate of occupancy or other completion documentation and documentation of the improvement’s cost.
- 5
Submit the Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the capital improvement tax exemption application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application; it requests completion and cost documentation but does not say those materials must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and property information, residence size, construction dates, a description of the improvement, and its cost.
- What documents should accompany the application?
- The form requests a copy of a certificate of occupancy or other documentation showing completion, plus documentation of the improvement’s cost.