Exemption Administration Manual, Part 1: U.S., Foreign Governments, and Interstate Agencies—Section 4.04 - RPTL Section 454: Indian Reservations
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Section 4.04 - RPTL Section 454: Indian Reservations
Exemption code(s):
14300
Year originally enacted:
Before 1896
Related statutes:
RPTL §490 Indian L §6
Summary:
Real property located in an Indian reservation which is owned and occupied by an Indian nation, tribe, or band is wholly exempt from taxation and is exempt, for certain purposes, from special ad valorem levies and special assessments.
Eligibility requirements
Ownership requirements:
Property must be owned by an Indian nation, tribe, or band.
Property location requirements:
Property must be located in an Indian reservation.
Property use requirements:
Property must be occupied by the Indian nation, tribe, or band that owns the property.
Certification by state or local government:
None required.
Required construction start date or other time requirement:
None.
Local option
No.
Limitation on exemption
| General municipal taxes | School district taxes | Special ad valorem tax | Special assessments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount | No limit | No limit | No limit | No limit |
| 2. Duration | No limit | No limit | No limit | No limit |
| 3. Taxing Jurisdiction | ||||
| a. County or County Special Districts | Ex | NA | L | L |
| b. City | Ex | NA | NA | Tax |
| c. Town or Town Special District | Ex | NA | L | L |
| d. Village | Ex | NA | NA | Tax |
| e. School District | NA | Ex | NA | NA |
| Ex-Exempt Tax-Taxable NA-Not Applicable | ||||
| L - Liable only for (1) county and town charges for capital costs of sewer systems, water supply systems, waterways and drainage improvements, and streets and highways, plus (2) special assessments for indebtedness contracted before 7/1/53. | ||||
Payments in lieu of taxes
None required.
Calculation of exemption
General municipal and school district taxes:
None required.
Special ad valorem levies and special assessments:
100% of assessed value or other basis of assessment.
The exemption applies to all levies and assessments imposed by counties, county special districts, towns, and town special districts except (1) charges levied to pay for the capital costs of sewer systems, water supply systems, waterways and drainage improvements, and streets and highways, and (2) special assessments for indebtedness contracted before 7/1/53. The exemption does not apply to special assessments imposed by cities or villages.
Coding of exemption on assessment roll
| Code | Description of alternative codes possible |
|---|---|
| 14300 |
Assessment roll section(s):
Exempt (ARLM § 8).
Filing requirements (owner or occupant of property)
None.
Reporting requirements (assessor)
None.
Similar exemptions
None.
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