RP-953-ATT (1/01)
New York State Department of Taxation & Finance
Office of Real Property Tax Services
Instructions for Form RP-953-ATT: List of Affected Properties
Under New York State law, whenever there has been a change in the status of a real property tax escrow account (in other
words, whenever a new escrow account is created, or an existing account is transferred or terminated), the financial institution or its
agent must notify the local taxing authorities promptly, so that the tax billing records may be updated (see, Real Property Tax Law,
§953(9)). The RP-953 is the form that has been prescribed for this purpose.
As the Instructions for the RP-953 indicate, each RP-953 must be accompanied by an attached list, identifying the properties to
which the RP-953 applies. The list, which must be computer-generated or typewritten, must show clearly for each property:
The tax map identification number. Note: This must be the first item displayed in each entry.
The owner’s name.
The property location. Note: This is not necessarily the same as the mailing address.
The effective date of each status change, if not shown on the face of the RP-953 itself.
This list does not need to be on a particular form, but a suggested form for this purpose is available from the Office of Real Property
Tax Services. That form is designated the RP-953-ATT. Users of this form should note that the “Parcel Identification” field is where the
Tax Map Identification Number should be entered, and that the “Name” field is where the name(s) of the property owner(s) should be
entered. The other fields are self explanatory.
For further information, contact the appropriate County Director of Real Property Tax Services.