Instructions For Form Rp-421-J-Ins [cohoes] - Application For Real Property Tax Exemption For Capital Improvements To Multiple Dwelling Buildings Within Certain Cities

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RP-421-j-Ins [Cohoes] (7/06)
NYS DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE
OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE DWELLING BUILDINGS WITHIN CERTAIN CITIES
(Real Property Tax Law, Section 421-j)
AUTHORIZATION FOR EXEMPTION:
Section 421-j of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a partial exemption from real property taxation of the increase
in assessed value attributable to reconstruction, alterations or conversions of multiple dwellings converted back to owner-
occupied one- or two-family residential property. The exemption is available only in cities having a population of more
than 15,500 but less than 16,000 as measured by the latest federal decennial census. Based on 2000 census data, only
Cohoes satisfies this population criterion.
Where it is adopted, the exemption applies only to city taxes.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EXEMPTION:
Section 421-j sets forth several exemption criteria:
1. The property for which exemption is sought must be a former multiple dwelling converted to an owner-occupied
one- or two-family residence (question 4).
Property that was not previously owner-occupied qualifies if
converted to a one-family residence. Property that was previously owner-occupied qualifies if converted to a one-
or two-family residence.
2. The greater portion of the residence (as measured by square footage) after the capital improvement must be at
least five years old (question 5).
3. The capital improvement must be commenced after the date the local law or resolution is enacted (question 6).
4. Unless limited by the local law, the exemption applies to reconstruction, alterations or improvements; it does not
apply to ordinary maintenance or repairs. Describe the capital improvement in question 7.
5. The value of such reconstruction, alteration or improvement must exceed the sum of $5,000 (question 8). Attach
documentation (e.g., construction contract, building permit, receipted bills) to support the cost of the capital
improvement.
The exemption is limited to $100,000 in increased market value although the city may reduce such maximum to any
amount but not less than $10,000; any additional value attributable to the new construction is not eligible for the
exemption. The market value of the new construction is calculated by dividing the increase in assessed value attributable
to the new construction by the latest State equalization rate or special equalization rate, unless such rate is 95 percent or
more, in which case the increased assessed value will be deemed to equal the market value.
Unless limited by local law, the value of an improvement qualifying for exemption should receive the following
exemption percentages:
Year
Exemption Percentage
1
100
2
87.5
3
75
4
62.5
5
50
6
37.5
7
25
8
12.5

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