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Clergy

This exemption provides a $1,500 reduction in assessed value on a property owned by a member of the clergy. If the clergy member is deceased, an unremarried surviving spouse can also receive the exemption. Co-ops and properties held in a trust are not eligible for the clergy exemption.

Requirements

You may be eligible for the clergy exemption if:

You are now or have ever been a full-time member of the clergy.
Your property is not a cooperative.
Your property is not held in a trust
Your primary residence is located in the state of New York.
You are one of the following:
- An active clergy member engaged in ministerial work as your principal occupation.
- A clergy member unable to perform such work due to illness or impairment. (Medical documentation required.)
- A retired clergy member over 70.
- The unremarried surviving spouse of a clergy member.

Clergy Forms

The clergy exemption is available to eligible retired or active clergy members and their spouses/widow(er)s. The deadline to apply is March 15.

If you are not currently receiving the clergy exemption, you may apply by downloading a paper application:

Clergy Initial Application - (PDF download)

Renewing Your Benefit

The clergy exemption must be renewed annually. The Department of Finance will send you a renewal application when it is time to renew your benefit. You must renew your exemption, or your property taxes could increase.

Clergy renewal applications will be available soon.

For general assistance, please visit www.nyc.gov/contactdof or call 311.

Additional Forms

Disabled Crime Victim/Good Samaritan Exemption Application
Military Request for Relief Application (from Lien Sales, ECB Judgments, Parking Judgments and Tax Warrants) Active military personnel may request relief from the Lien Sale, Tax Warrants, Environmental Control Board judgments, and parking judgments.
Application to Remove Previously Granted Exemption(s) - Online Application
Application to Remove Previously Granted Exemption(s) for Coop Units - Online Application
Application to Remove Previously Granted Exemption(s) (PDF Download)

Deadline

For benefits to begin on July 1 of the year you apply, you must complete the application and submit all of the required documents by March 15. If March 15 falls on a weekend, the deadline will be the next business day.

Property Owners: You may also be eligible for the Disabled Homeowners', Senior Citizen Homeowners', Enhanced STAR and Veterans exemptions. Read More

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