The clergy exemption is available to eligible retired or active clergy members and their spouses/widow(er)s.
You may be eligible for the clergy exemption if:
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.
Deadline:
You must apply or renew by March 15 to receive the benefit in the following tax year, which begins July 1.
Applying online:
You can apply online from September 15 to March 15. Filing online is the fastest and easiest way to file.
Applying by mail:
You can submit a paper application at any time, but please note that applications will be processed from September 15 to March 15. This means that if you submit a paper application in June, for example, you will receive a response shortly after September 15.
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.
For general assistance, please visit www.nyc.gov/contactdof or call 311.
You must apply or renew by March 15 to receive the benefit in the following tax year, which begins July 1. If March 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, 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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