Homeowners now have until September 18, 2026 to apply for an exemption — nearly one month longer than the original deadline
Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Finance Commissioner Richard Lee announced a four-week extension for homeowners to submit exemption applications for the City’s non-primary residence property surcharge, giving eligible property owners until Sept. 18, 2026 to apply.
The extended deadline applies to everyone who received a “You may be subject to...” notice from the Department of Finance. Homeowners who believe they may qualify for an exemption are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible by visiting nyc.gov/npsurcharge.
The extension gives homeowners additional time to establish that the property is their primary residence or demonstrate they are not subject to the surcharge. It also provides more time for homeowners to receive assistance from the Department of Finance and have their questions answered before submitting an application.
“The pied-à-terre tax is an important new tool to help our city collect the revenue we need for safer streets, cleaner parks, and other critical investments across the five boroughs,” said Mayor Mamdani. “We are announcing the extension of the exemption application deadline to ensure that New Yorkers who received the ‘You may be subject to...’ letters have the time and information they need.”
“Anyone who received a letter and believes they may qualify for an exemption should take advantage of this additional time,” said Commissioner Lee. “Our team is ready to answer questions, help people navigate the application process and ensure every applicant has the information they need.”
Homeowners seeking assistance with the exemption process are encouraged to call 311 or contact the Department of Finance through its website here. Additional information about the surcharge and exemption process are available at nyc.gov/npsurcharge.
Expanding Outreach Across the Five Boroughs:
To ensure homeowners have the information they need, the City has expanded its outreach efforts across all five boroughs, including:
- Working directly with co-op and condominium boards, property managers and building representatives to share information with residents.
- Conducting outreach at senior centers and other community gathering spaces.
- Reaching out directly to homeowners who received notices, where contact information is available, to answer questions and provide guidance on the exemption and appeals process.
- Partnering with elected officials, community leaders and constituent services staff to distribute accurate information and connect homeowners with available resources.
- Sending additional communications directly to homeowners who may be affected by the surcharge.
These efforts reflect the administration’s commitment to ensuring every potentially affected homeowner has clear information, multiple ways to receive assistance and a fair opportunity to determine whether they qualify for an exemption.
