How to apply File Form ST-119.2, Application for an Exempt Organization Certificate. Submit the required documentation described in the Instructions for Form ST-119.2.

To apply for a Certificate of Authority use New York Business Express. Your application will be processed and, if approved, we'll mail your Certificate of Authority to you. You cannot legally make any taxable sales until you have received your Certificate of Authority.

To receive the exemption, the landowner must apply for agricultural assessment and attach Form RP-305-e to that application. New York tax law exempts certain items used in farm production from state and local sales and use taxes.

For example, property owned by government, religious or not-for-profit entities is generally wholly exempt, while many homeowners are eligible for a partial tax exemption through the School Tax Relief (STAR) program. The partial exemption allows the owner to pay tax on the reduced property value.

To apply for an initial or renewal tax exemption card, eligible missions and their members should submit an application on the Department's E-Government (E-Gov) system. Applications are generally processed within five business days.

Farm building exemption New farm buildings—New York's Real Property Tax Law provides a 10-year property tax exemption for new or reconstructed agricultural structures. The application must be made within one year after the completion of construction work.

New York does not require you to register or licence your farm or homestead. However, it's not a bad idea to register on the federal level with the USDA's Farm Services Agency to see if you are eligible for any federal farm programs and resources, including financing.