Form RHS 3550-15, Tax Information, is a form of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service (RHS), issued through USDA Rural Development. It lists, for one property, every taxing authority that requires separate payment of real estate taxes, along with the assessment status, map reference, legal description and any special assessment. The form names a buyer, a seller and a date of closing, so it belongs to a property transaction. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by USDA, and the completed form goes to the local USDA office.
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What is RHS 3550-15?
Form RHS 3550-15, Tax Information, is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service form that records the real estate tax details of a property: each taxing authority, its parcel ID and installment dates, the assessment status, and any special assessment.
The form is organized in five parts under a header that names the buyer, the seller and the property address:
- Section I, Taxing Authority and Status: up to four numbered blocks, one for every taxing authority that will require separate payment for real estate taxes. The form suggests the county, city, town/township, school and similar authorities where they apply in your local area. Each block asks for the authority name, the parcel ID#, the last installment due date, the next due date, the last amount paid and the estimated tax amount.
- Section II, Status of Assessment: check one of Lot Only, Partial Assessment or Fully Assessed.
- Section III: the property map number, block and lot.
- Section IV: the legal description.
- Section V: the special assessment.
At the bottom, the form records who prepared it and the date of closing. It is printed as Form RHS 3550-15 with the revision date 10-96 and carries OMB No. 0575-0172, with an expiration date of 2/28/2025 printed on it. The form states that it is not a form to send to the USDA Clearance Officer in Washington: it is forwarded to the local USDA office only.
Who needs to file RHS 3550-15?
The form is completed for a specific property in a transaction that has a buyer, a seller and a closing: the header asks for the BUYER NAME, SELLER NAME and PROPERTY ADDRESS, and the foot of the form asks for the DATE OF CLOSING. The form does not say who must complete it or who is excluded, so confirm with the local USDA office handling the transaction whether it is required in your case.
The person preparing the form enters their name in the PREPARED BY box. Before you start, gather the details for each taxing authority (county, city, town/township, school and so on) that requires separate payment of real estate taxes, because the form asks for a parcel ID#, installment dates, the last amount paid and the estimated tax amount for each one.
The form also carries an OMB notice: you are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number.
When to file RHS 3550-15
The form is tied to a closing: it asks for the DATE OF CLOSING next to the PREPARED BY line, and it prints no due date of its own. Complete it for the property involved in that transaction and hand it to the local USDA office; ask that office when it needs the form in relation to the closing.
The dates you enter in Section I are different: the last installment due date and the next due date are the dates set by each taxing authority for the property's real estate taxes, not filing deadlines for this form. The form states an average of 15 minutes per response to review the instructions, gather the data and complete it.
How to fill out RHS 3550-15
Enter buyer, seller and property address
At the top, write the BUYER NAME, the SELLER NAME and the PROPERTY ADDRESS.
List each taxing authority
In Section I, use one numbered block (1) to (4) for every taxing authority that requires separate payment of real estate taxes, such as the county, city, town/township or school. Enter the Authority Name and the Parcel ID# in each block.
Enter installment dates and amounts
In each block, fill in the last installment due date, the next due date, the last amount paid and the estimated tax amount. Leave unused blocks empty.
Check the status of assessment
In Section II, check only one: Lot Only, Partial Assessment or Fully Assessed.
Enter map number, block and lot
In Section III, write the property map number (PROPERTY MAP #), the Block and the Lot.
Write the legal description
In Section IV, enter the legal description of the property.
Report any special assessment
In Section V, enter the special assessment information the form asks for.
Complete prepared by and closing date
At the bottom, enter the name of the person who prepared the form after PREPARED BY and the closing date after DATE OF CLOSING.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every taxing authority block, the Section II box and the dates. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and forward it to the local USDA office as described under How to submit.
How to submit RHS 3550-15
Form RHS 3550-15 is forwarded to the local USDA office; the form names no other channel.
- Local USDA office: the form says to forward it to the local USDA office only.
- Not to Washington: the Clearance Officer address printed at the bottom (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Clearance Officer, STOP 7602, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-7602) is only for comments on the paperwork burden estimate or suggestions for reducing it. The form says plainly: please do not return the form to that address.
Before you forward it, check that the header (buyer, seller and property address), every applicable taxing authority block, the assessment status, the legal description and the date of closing are complete. Contact the local USDA office for its address, hours and any other requirements for this form. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channel above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the form to the Clearance Officer address in Washington, D.C. printed at the bottom; the form says not to return it there and to forward it to the local USDA office only.
- Listing only one taxing authority when others, such as a city, town/township or school, also require separate payment of real estate taxes.
- Checking more than one box in Section II; the form says to check one of Lot Only, Partial Assessment or Fully Assessed.
- Leaving out the parcel ID# in a taxing authority block, or entering the same authority twice instead of using the next numbered block.
- Mixing up the date columns: the last installment due date and the next due date are separate entries in each taxing authority block.
- Leaving the buyer name, seller name or property address blank in the header of the form.
- Omitting the DATE OF CLOSING or the PREPARED BY entry at the bottom of the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form RHS 3550-15, Tax Information?
Form RHS 3550-15, Tax Information, is a USDA Rural Housing Service form that records a property's real estate tax details: each taxing authority with its parcel ID and installment dates, the status of assessment, the map reference, the legal description and any special assessment.
Where do I send Form RHS 3550-15?
Forward it to the local USDA office only. The form says not to return it to the Washington, D.C. Clearance Officer address printed at the bottom, which is only for comments on the paperwork burden. Ask your local USDA office for its address and hours.
Can I fill out Form RHS 3550-15 online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form or send it to USDA; you forward the completed form to the local USDA office yourself.
How many taxing authorities can I list on the form?
Section I has four numbered blocks, (1) to (4). Complete one block for every taxing authority that will require separate payment for real estate taxes, such as the county, city, town/township or school, if it applies in your local area.
What do I check in Section II, Status of Assessment?
Check only one box: Lot Only, Partial Assessment or Fully Assessed. The form says to check one, so select the option that describes how the property is currently assessed.
Is there a deadline to submit the Tax Information form?
The form prints no filing deadline. It asks for the DATE OF CLOSING, so it is connected to a closing on the property. Ask the local USDA office when it needs the completed form before that date.
How long does it take to complete Form RHS 3550-15?
The form estimates an average of 15 minutes per response, including reviewing instructions, gathering the data and completing and reviewing the form. Having the parcel IDs, installment dates and legal description at hand saves time.
What is the OMB number on Form RHS 3550-15?
The form is approved under OMB No. 0575-0172, with an expiration date of 2/28/2025 printed on this revision (10-96). The form states you are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number.
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