Residential Owner Exemptions
(Non-Construction)

Exemption Application for Owners
(STAR, DHE & SCHE, Veterans and Clergy)
Note: The Exemption Application for Owners has changed. Starting October 1, 2011 we will only accept the 2012/2013 application posted below.
 English Application  
   
   
   

Crime Victim/Good Samaritan Exemption Application
Download Form

STAR Exemption (FAQ) Brochure
"Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about the Basic and Enhanced STAR (School Tax Relief) Property Tax Exemptions"
  English FAQ
  
  
  

Application for Change in Exemption Status
This application can only be used to report a change in a current exemption status, including: The property is no longer used as your primary residence, you have a change in income or there is a change in your Veterans disability pecentage. This application cannot be used to request a new exemption. For such requests, you would have to use the Exemption Application for Owners.
 Download Form 
 Requesting an Adjustment to Tax Exemptions FAQ

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Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) 

Initial Application for Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
  Download English Form
   
   
    

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Portability Application
  Download Form

Application for Appeal of the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Determination (SCRIE)
  Download Form

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Renewal Application
  Download Form

NEW! Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Application for Benefit Takeover
  Download Form

Certification by SCRIE Renewal Applicant Without a Renewal Lease 
 Download Form

Adjustment to Abatement (SCRIE)
 Download Form 

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) FAQs
 (Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions)

 For Tenants
 English FAQ
   
   
   

For Landlords
  English FAQ
   
   
     

SCRIE Outreach Flyer
 Are you a senior citizen? You may be able to lower your rent!
   
    
    

NEW! Adjustment of Legal Rent Based on Casado v. Markus, RGB 40/41 (2011 NY SLIP OP 2072) (SCRIE)
  Download Form 

NEW! Annual Owner/Agent Adjustment for Rent Controlled Apartments (SCRIE)
  Download Form 

NEW! Landlord / Managing Agent Notification of Tenant's Ineligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program
  Download Form

NEW! SCRIE Property Change Form for Managing Agent or Building Owner Information
  Download Form 

Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)

Application for Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)
 Download English Form
   
   
    

Disability Rent Increase Exemption Renewal / Recertification (DRIE)
  Download Form

NEW! Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Application for Benefit Takeover
  Download Form

Certification by DRIE Renewal Applicant Without a Renewal Lease 
 Download Form

Application for Appeal of the Disability Rent Increase Exemption Determination (DRIE)
(by tenant or property owner)
  Download Form

Adjustment to Abatement (DRIE)
 Download Form

A Tenant's Guide to DRIE
 (The Disability Rent Increase Exemption)
 Download Guide

A Landlord's Guide to DRIE
 (The Disability Rent Increase Exemption)
 Download Guide

NEW! Annual Owner/Agent Adjustment for Rent Controlled Apartments (DRIE)
  Download Form 

NEW! Landlord / Managing Agent Notification of Tenant's Ineligibility for the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Program
  Download Form

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Condominium and Cooperative Abatement

Condominium/Cooperative Property Tax Abatement Application and Instructions
 NEW! Download Excel Spreadsheet Application and 
Instructions
 Download Hardcopy Application and Instructions

Condominium/Cooperative Property Tax Abatement FAQs
 (Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions)
 Download Form 

Co-op and Condo Property Tax Abatement Program Owners Guide
 Download Brochure

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Construction Exemptions and Abatements

421a Partial Tax Exemption for New Multiple Dwellings Application
 Download Form

421b Partial Tax Exemption for New Construction or Substantial Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied One- and Two-Family Homes Application
 Download Form

CEP Commercial and Industrial/Manufacturing Expansion Programs Application
(includes Proofs of Employment and Expenditures forms)
 Download Form

CRP Lower Manhattan Commercial Revitalization Program Application
(includes Proofs of Employment and Expenditures forms)
 Download Form

CEP/CRP Certificate of Continuing Eligibility for Real Estate Tax Abatement and Commercial Rent Tax Special Reduction
 Download Form

ICAP Expiration: Industrial and Commercial Incentive Program (ICAP) has expired. Preliminary Applications were due by March 1, 2011, and are no longer available. Special advice is given regarding the securing of construction permits.
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Industrial and Commercial Incentive Program (ICIP/ICAP) Final Application for Certificate of Eligibility
 Download Form

J-51 Tax Exemption and Abatement for Residential Rehabilitation or Conversion to Multiple Dwellings Application
 Download Form

Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP) Application for Certificate of Eligibility for REAP Benefits
 Download Form

Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP-ADD) Application for Certificate of Eligibility of Designated Additional or Replacement Premises
 Download Form

Lower Manhattan Relocation and Employment Assistance Program for Eligible Businesses (LMREAP-EB) Application for Certificate of Eligibility
 Download Form

Lower Manhattan Relocation and Employment Assistance Program for Special Eligible Businesses (LMREAP-SEB) Application for Certificate of Eligibility
 Download Form

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Institutional & Governmental Exemptions and Abatements

Exemption from Real Estate Taxation for Property Owned by Nonprofit Organizations Application
 Download Fill-In Form

Exemption from Real Estate Taxation for Property Owned by Foreign Governments Application
 Download Form

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Related Links
Assessment/Valuation
Dividing (Apportioning) & Merging Lots
Notification for Recorded Documents and Property Taxes
Payment Plans
Power of Attorney (POA-1)
Real Estate Tax Automatic Payment (Auto Pay) Application
Real Property Income & Expense
Real Property Transfer Tax
Refunds