Do I need a notary for the senior tax exemption renewal application?

No. The application has a certification and signature section but no notary block. Sign and date it, and attach any requested tax returns or proof of payments.

How do I submit the senior tax exemption renewal application?

File it 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 does the renewal application ask for?

It asks about changes in ownership, residence, property use, and school-age children living on the premises, as well as household income and specified expenses or benefits.

What attachments may be required?

The form requests copies of applicable federal or New York State income tax returns and proof of certain care costs or veteran’s disability compensation, when applicable.

Lindley, NY · Steuben County

No notary required

Renewal Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens

This renewal application lets senior property owners report updated information and income to their local assessor for a partial real property tax exemption.

What this form is

Senior property owners use this form to renew a partial real property tax exemption and report changes since their previous application. It asks about ownership, residence, property use, household income, and certain expenses or benefits; applicants may need to attach income tax returns or proof of specified payments. File the renewal with the local assessor by the taxable status date.

Who needs it

Senior property owners renewing a partial real property tax exemption should complete this application and file it with their local assessor.

How to submit it

File the renewal 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; attach requested tax returns or proof of payments, and the signer just certifies and signs the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the senior citizen partial tax exemption renewal application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe changes since last year, and provide the requested income information.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach applicable income tax returns and any requested proof of care costs or veteran’s disability compensation.
4
Sign And Date
All owners must sign the certification; enter the date and other requested details.
5
File With The Assessor
File the application with your local assessor by the taxable status date, not with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the senior tax exemption renewal application?: No. The application has a certification and signature section but no notary block. Sign and date it, and attach any requested tax returns or proof of payments.
How do I submit the senior tax exemption renewal application?: File it 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 does the renewal application ask for?: It asks about changes in ownership, residence, property use, and school-age children living on the premises, as well as household income and specified expenses or benefits.
What attachments may be required?: The form requests copies of applicable federal or New York State income tax returns and proof of certain care costs or veteran’s disability compensation, when applicable.

Need something notarized?

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