Government Exemption
Property that is owned by the City, State, or federal government or property owned by a foreign government that is used exclusively for the purpose of maintaining offices or quarters for representatives of that government is entitled to a property tax exemption.
Eligibility
Legal Title
Title to the property must be held in the name of the City, State, federal or foreign government or the principal resident representative with the rank of ambassador or minister plenipotentiary of such government to the United Nations.
Use
The property must be used exclusively for government purposes. If only a portion of the property is used for such exempt purposes, only that portion will be exempt from tax.
Requirements
A copy of the most recent deed to the property
For international organizations:
- A copy of the organization’s certificate of incorporation or comparable document indicating status with the United Nations.
- A copy of any special treaty or agreement with the United States government relating to real property taxation, if applicable.
Deadlines
No filing deadline. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Forms
Exemption from Propery Taxation for Property Owned by Foreign Governments. Applicants must submit a separate application for each block and lot.
Download Foreign Government Application (30k)
Contact Information
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