Form RP-467-aff/ctv: Affidavit of Continued Eligibility for the Senior Citizens Partial School Tax Exemption

Form RP-467-aff/ctv is an affidavit issued by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that allows senior citizens who already receive a partial county, city, town, or village tax exemption to confirm they still qualify, without having to file the full original application again. It’s officially titled the “Affidavit of Continued Eligibility for County/City/Town/Village Partial School Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens,” and the current version was revised in April 2024.

The purpose of this form is straightforward: many local governments allow assessors to accept a simplified renewal affidavit for seniors who were previously approved under Form RP-467, instead of requiring a brand-new application every year. If your municipality has adopted this option, you’ll receive or need to request Form RP-467-aff/ctv to keep your exemption active.

Who Needs to File This Affidavit

This form applies to homeowners age 65 or older who already hold a partial school tax exemption on their primary residence under the senior citizens exemption program. You’d use this affidavit if:

• You were granted the senior exemption in a prior year and your local assessor’s office allows renewal by affidavit rather than a new full application.
• Your income, ownership, and residency situation has not changed in a way that would disqualify you.
• Your assessor has sent you this form, or your municipality’s rules require you to file it annually to maintain the exemption.

Not every town or city offers this streamlined renewal option — it depends on local law. If your assessor’s office hasn’t mailed you this affidavit, check with them directly to confirm whether you’re eligible to use it or whether you need to submit a full renewal application instead.

When to Use Form RP-467-aff/ctv

This affidavit is typically filed annually, ahead of the taxable status date set by your local assessing unit. Missing that deadline can mean losing the exemption for that tax year, so it’s worth marking the date on your calendar as soon as you receive the form. Since deadlines vary by municipality, contacting your local assessor’s office early in the year is the safest way to avoid a lapse in your exemption.

Seniors managing multiple property-related exemptions should be aware that different forms serve different purposes. For example, homeowners with flood insurance concerns in Syracuse may also be dealing with Form RP-467-K1, while those renting out accessory living space to a senior or disabled family member might need Form RP-467-D. These are separate programs from the standard senior exemption renewal, so it’s important not to confuse them when filing.

How to Complete and Submit the Form

Form RP-467-aff/ctv is a fillable PDF, meaning you can type your information directly into the document before printing it for signature. You’ll generally need to provide:

• Your name, property address, and parcel identification (tax map number).
• Confirmation that the property remains your primary residence.
• An affirmation regarding your income eligibility for the exemption, consistent with local income limits.
• Your signature, since this is a sworn affidavit — some jurisdictions may require notarization, so check with your assessor’s office beforehand.

Once completed, the affidavit is submitted to your local assessor’s office, not to the state tax department. Because filing procedures, income thresholds, and deadlines are set locally, it’s a good idea to call ahead and confirm exactly how your municipality wants the form delivered — by mail, in person, or through an online portal.

If your local jurisdiction also has other property-based exemption categories, such as the one available to volunteer responders under Form RP-466-M, it can be worth reviewing whether you qualify for any additional relief alongside your senior exemption renewal. Keeping a copy of every affidavit and supporting document you submit each year will also make future renewals faster and help resolve any questions your assessor might raise about continued eligibility.