STAR Information

“STAR” stands for School Tax Relief and applies only to the school tax. The basic STAR exempts the first $30,000 of your full market value when school tax is calculated. Basic STAR is available to every homeowner (regardless of age) on his/her primary residence only prior to 2015.  Once you have the Basic STAR on your property, you do not need to reapply as long as you live on that property and do not change your deed.

NOTE: In order to receive the basic STAR property tax exemption, the total income of all property owners and their spouses who reside at the property must be $250,000 or less.

STAR Credit

Low Income Senior (AGED) Exemption

The Aged Exemption is an additional exemption designed for seniors who have a gross income of up to $31,500 including Social Security, pensions, rental income, bank interest, stocks, etc. Some seniors qualify for the Enhanced STAR and the AGED exemption. Proof of income for this exemption is different than that for the Enhanced STAR.  If you have applied for the AGED exemptions before, you will be receiving your renewal form in the mail.  Failure to renew will result in your exemption being removed.

Special Notice: Applications can only be accepted until March 1st each year in the Assessor’s Office. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Assessor’s Office at 772-0357, press option 4.

NOTE:  USE FORM RP-467, RP-425-E, RP-425-WKST, AND RP-425-IVP.

Enhanced STAR Exemption

The Enhanced STAR Exemption, which also applies only to the school tax, is a special exemption designed for seniors only. A senior is defined as a person who is 65, or will be turning 65, anytime during the calendar year. This exemption is different from the Basic STAR in that seniors must bring in proof of income. For the 2022-2023 tax roll year, the maximum qualifying adjusted gross income is $93,200.  Your 2021 tax return will be used as documentation when applying in 2023.  You must enroll in the Income Verification.

Special Notice: Applications can only be accepted until March 1st each year in the Assessor’s Office. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Assessor’s Office at 772-0357, press option 4.

NOTE:  USE FORM RP-425-E AND RP-425-IVP.

Income Verification Program

The Income Verification Program is for seniors who receive Enhanced STAR. You must sign up for this program. The State of New York takes information from your New York State tax return to verify your  Enhanced STAR exemption without your coming into the office.