Once you have a written management plan, you must submit that plan and the required forms to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation in order to enroll in 480-a. Be sure to enroll by December 31 to receive your tax break for the coming year.
This checklist outlines what you need to submit to enroll in 480-a and who it needs to be submitted to.
This map provides contact information for which DEC office you should contact to enroll in 480-a.
This application gets submitted to your local assessor.
A copy of this application gets submitted to DEC along with a copy of your management plan. It must be notarized.
This form gets submitted to your county clerk.