Form RP-467-TPN: Request for Mailing of Notice to a Third Party (Senior Citizens Exemption)

Form RP-467-TPN is a New York State Department of Taxation and Finance form used alongside the Senior Citizens Exemption program. Its official title is “Request for Mailing of Notice to a Third Party Regarding Senior Citizens Exemption,” and its purpose is narrow but important: it lets a senior citizen who receives (or is applying for) this property tax exemption designate someone else — a relative, caregiver, attorney, or other trusted person — to automatically receive copies of certain notices from the local assessor’s office.

The idea behind this form addresses a real gap in how property tax notices work. Assessors are required to notify property owners when their exemption is about to expire, when additional documentation is needed, or when there’s a change in status. For elderly homeowners who may have mobility issues, memory concerns, or simply live alone without close daily contact, an important notice sitting in a mailbox unopened can mean losing a valuable exemption without ever knowing why. RP-467-TPN solves that by making sure a second person also gets the notice at the same time.

Who Should File This Form

This form is intended for property owners who already qualify for, or are applying for, the Senior Citizens Exemption under New York’s Real Property Tax Law. It’s not a form for the general public — it’s specifically tied to seniors who meet the age and income requirements for this particular exemption and want a backup contact in the loop.

Adult children living out of state, professional caregivers, or an accountant who manages a senior’s finances are common choices for the third-party designee. The person named doesn’t need any legal authority over the senior’s affairs — the form simply authorizes the assessor’s office to mail duplicate correspondence to that address as well.

When to Use RP-467-TPN

The form is typically filed at the same time as the initial Senior Citizens Exemption application, or as a standalone request afterward if circumstances change. If a senior citizen’s health declines, if they move in with family, or if they simply want more oversight on their tax paperwork, filing this form at any point is appropriate — it doesn’t need to coincide with the original exemption filing.

It’s worth noting that this designation needs to be renewed or updated if the third party changes. If the person originally named moves, passes away, or is no longer involved, the senior (or someone assisting them) should submit a new RP-467-TPN with updated information to the local assessor.

How to Fill It Out and Submit It

Form RP-467-TPN is a fillable PDF, meaning it can be completed directly on a computer before printing, which cuts down on handwriting errors and makes the form easier to read for assessor’s office staff. The form asks for basic identifying information: the property owner’s name and property address, the name and mailing address of the third party being designated, and a signature authorizing the arrangement.

Once completed, the form isn’t mailed to the state — like most exemption-related paperwork, it goes directly to the local assessor’s office where the property is located, since assessment and exemption administration happens at the municipal or county level in New York. Contact information for the correct local assessor can usually be found through the county’s website or the property tax bill itself.

Seniors dealing with property damage from a storm or other disaster shouldn’t confuse this form with disaster-related assessment relief — that’s handled separately through Form RP-467-N. And for those exploring other property tax exemption categories tied to specific circumstances, it’s worth reviewing options like the exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, since New York offers several targeted relief programs beyond the senior citizens exemption.