Application for Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes (Real Property Tax Law, Sec. 459-c) for 2027/2028 Tax Year
Dear Property Owner /New Applicant:
To apply for your Disability Exemption, you must complete and submit an application, RP-459-c, along with the required documentation on or before October 15, 2026. The Assessment Department will be unable to process your application without this documentation.
Please click on the link to read the NYS detailed instructions for this form.
The TOTAL combined income of all owners and their spouses cannot exceed $58,399.99 for the 2025 tax year (January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025). Non-income tax filers MUST submit the required Income worksheet signed by a notary or commissioner of deeds**
Please submit the following documentation:
- Proof of earnings i.e. Entire Federal Income Tax Form 1040 for the 2025 tax year
- 2025 Social Security statement or copies of your Social Security check stubs
- Proof of pension income (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of Interest income derived from bank deposits or CD’s (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of dividend income (IRS Form1099)
- Distributions from an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity
If you have not filed a Federal Income Tax Form 1040, please submit the following where applicable:
- 2025 Social Security statement or copies of your Social Security check stubs
- W-2 Form for the 2025 tax year from your employer
- Proof of pension income (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of Interest income derived from bank deposits or CD’s (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of dividend income (IRS Form1099)
- Distributions from an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity
List any additional real estate you either own, wholly or in part (attach additional sheets if necessary.)
First time applicants must submit proof of the following:
- an award letterfrom the Social Security Administration certifying the applicant’s eligibility to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) OR
- an award letterfrom the Railroad Retirement Board certifying the applicant’s eligibility to receive railroad retirement disability benefits OR
- a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped stating that the applicant is legally blind OR
- an award letter from the United States Postal Service certifying a disability pension OR
- an award letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs certifying eligibility for a veteran’s affairs disability pension
This exemption, if granted, will affect your City of Yonkers real estate taxes, which will be July 2027, and your Westchester County taxes, which will be March 2028.
We encourage you to go on to the next page to complete your application and upload all supporting documentation securely online OR please use any of these options:
- Mail: City of Yonkers Assessment Department, 40 South Broadway, Rm 100, Yonkers, NY 10701
- Email: assessmentsupport@yonkersny.gov
- Visit City Hall in-person: 40 South Broadway, Rm 100, Yonkers, NY 10701
If you have any questions about this or any other assessment concerns, please contact the Assessment Department at AssessmentSupport@yonkersny.govor (914) 377-6200.
Sincerely,
Angela Passiatore
Assessment Clerk Supervisor