421b
The New York State Legislature extended the 421b exemption. As a
result, the exemption expired
on June 30, 2009. For a project to be eligible for this benefit,
construction must have started on or
before July 1, 2006. For private dwellings
that began on or after July 1,
2002, construction must be completed no later than July 1,
2009.
Note: As of July 1, 2006 new
applications are not being accepted.
Eligibility
The Section 421b Program is administered by the NYC
Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to promote new one- and
two-family housing construction by making home ownership more affordable. This
exemption provides a declining benefit on the construction, reconstruction, or
conversion of one- and two-family homes. There are no geographic
restrictions.
HPD determines eligibility for this program, and Finance implements the benefits
once HPD approves your application. Please refer to the HPD site for further
information on eligibility and on applying to this program.
Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from HPD along
with the property tax abatement application, which you can then return to Finance.
Forms & Publications
421b Partial Tax Exemption for New Construction or
Substantial Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied One- and Two-Family Homes Application
Download Form (32k)
Contact Information
For program information and eligibility, contact
NYC
Department of Housing Preservation and Development
For questions about 421b application status
Email
421b Application Status