[City of Yonkers, NY] RP460-Clergy

Dear Property Owner:

New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 460 provides a limited exemption from real property taxes for real property that is owned by a member of the clergy or the unmarried surviving spouse of such member of the clergy.

Eligibility Requirements:

Property must be owned by either

a. A member of the clergy who:

Is engaged in the work of his or her religious denomination, or
In unable to perform such work because of age (is over 70 years old), or
Is unable to perform such work because of impaired health, or

b. The unremarried surviving spouse of one of the above.

In addition, the owner must be resident and inhabitant of New York State.

This is exemption must be filed ANNUALLY.

How to apply:

Please complete the attached RP-460 exemption application and attach the following supporting documentation:

In section 5, if you answer YES, please submit the following:

A letter head from the church or denomination

If you answer NO in section 5, make sure the required documentation is submitted in indicate alternative basis for exemption such as:

Physician’s statement
Proof of applicant is over seventy years of age (birth or baptismal certificate)
Proof applicant is surviving spouse that met these requirements

The deadline to apply for all exemptions is October 15, 2026.

How to submit the exemption application and supporting documentation:

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.gov or (914) 377-6200. Sincerely,

Angela Passiatore Assessment Clerk Supervisor

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