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.

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.

• Clergy Exemption Online Initial Application

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.

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.

You can renew your benefit online:

• Clergy Exemption Renewal Online Application

You may also renew your benefit by downloading and mailing a paper application:

• Clergy Exemption Renewal Paper Application

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

• 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)