Real Estate Property Exemptions

Certain properties may be exempt from local taxation. In order to qualify, a parcel must be owned and occupied by a tax-exempt entity. Organizations that may qualify are:

• Religious
• Charitable
• Scientific
• Temperance
• Literary in Nature

The initial application (PDF) must be completed and approved, once approved a Form 3ABC (PDF) accompanied by Federal Tax Form 990 and a Public Charities Report: Form filed to the Public Charities Division with the Attorney General; must be submitted annually to the Assessors. The due date of this form is March 1. Failure to file timely may result in loss of exempt status and taxation of the property for that fiscal year.