In New York State, under certain criteria, real property may be exempt from taxation. Most exemptions are partial exemptions. An exemption reduces one's assessment before the school, town, county, and/or village tax rate is applied to calculate the taxes on a property. Certain exemptions (like STAR) only apply to school taxes, while others apply to the town, county, and/or village taxes.
For a helpful overview of exemptions, please visit the NYS Tax Department 4-minute video, entitled "About Property Tax Exemptions" (see link).
The various exemptions have specific eligibility and documentation requirements. Some of the most common exemptions are noted below. Links to additional exemptions are provided on the right.
The new face of STAR for new applicants (for 2016+)...
Are you a new STAR applicant? If so, you need to APPLY for the NYS STAR Credit with New York State Department of Tax & Finance (NYSDTF).
Click here for NYSDTF STAR Exemption Program Information
DEADLINE:
The deadline to apply
for or renew an exemption
is MAY 1ST every year.
Information and the most recent applications for additional exemptions, including Clergy, Nonprofit, and others, can be found at the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website.
In New York State, under certain criteria, real property may be exempt from taxation. Most exemptions are partial exemptions. An exemption reduces one's assessment before the school, town, county, and/or village tax rate is applied to calculate the taxes on a property. Certain exemptions (like STAR) only apply to school taxes, while others apply to the town, county, and/or village taxes.
For a helpful overview of exemptions, please visit the NYS Tax Department 4-minute video, entitled "About Property Tax Exemptions" (see link).
The various exemptions have specific eligibility and documentation requirements. Some of the most common exemptions are noted below. Links to additional exemptions are provided on the right.
The new face of STAR for new applicants (for 2016+)...
Are you a new STAR applicant? If so, you need to APPLY for the NYS STAR Credit with New York State Department of Tax & Finance (NYSDTF).
Click here for NYSDTF STAR Exemption Program Information
DEADLINE:
The deadline to apply
for or renew an exemption
is MAY 1ST every year.
Information and the most recent applications for additional exemptions, including Clergy, Nonprofit, and others, can be found at the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Westchester County EAP Program - (914) 995-6070
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All Concerts are held in the south pavilion, with lots of room for sitting outdoors on the lawn or beach. They start at 7:30pm and end about 9:00pm. Concerts are normally held rain or shine, except in heavy thunderstorms. There are two rain dates scheduled, if needed.
Date Concert
Tuesday, June 18 M62's Band
Tuesday, June 25 Fab Forward
Tuesday, July 2 Scott Wenzel Big Band
Tuesday, July 9 Urban Coyotes
Tuesday, July 16 Billy and the Showmen
Tuesday, July 23 The Derivatives
Tuesday, July 30 Rain date*
Tuesday, Aug 6 Angelo Rubino Band
Tuesday, Aug 13 Rain date*
This 4 part concert series is new to Rye Town Park for the 2019 season! We are excited to be working with local booking agent Matt Garrison who books local artists to play in Rye and surrounding communities. The concerts will take place on 4 Thursday evenings from 7:30pm – 9:00pm. With two rain dates available. The dates are July 11, 18, 25 and August Picnicking is welcomed! Regular parking rates apply. Concerts are free!
The staff of the Rye Free Reading Room will be leading young children and their caregivers in a fun and educational series of reading, games and other activities on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 10:15am, from July 9 through August 27. Each program provides participants very interactive things to do. The programs will be held rain or shine.
Sessions will be held at the South Pavilion. Event is free but normal parking fees apply.
The performances will be held on the lawn at the hill by the north beach entrance and snack bar building.
The family-oriented magic show will start at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 17 and run about 45 minutes.
The Shakespeare in the Park , will be held on the lawn by the small pavilion. Lawnchair Theatre company will present performances on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. Shows start at 6:30pm and end about 9:00pm.
This festival started in 2018! We are thrilled to utilize our beautiful beach and waterfront for a popular summer activity – building sandcastles! We suggest everyone to bring: Sunblock, water, towels, and sculpting tools! We want to see your most creative sculpture, castle, and design! This festival is on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00am – Noon. Check in begins at 9:30am. UPDATE** Please plan accordingly as the weather is predicted to be very hot and humid this weekend. Please use your judgement when coming to the festival as you will be in the sun. Umbrellas or tents will be allowed.
The very BELOVED fall festival will be back for the third year in a row! This festival was started in 2017.
The festival features – a LIVE band, petting zoo, food trucks, face painting,pumpkin painting, a pumpkin patch, bouncy castles, a HAY RIDE! And much much more! If you are a vendor and would like to get involved in this festival, please contact ssumma@townofryeny.com. This festival begins at 11am and ends at 3:00pm. Parking is free and the fee is$10 per child, adults are free. The date is Saturday, October 19th. No rain date is scheduled for this event, it is held rain or shine so please use your judgement as the date approaches.
Once granted, this exemption MUST be renewed every year because of the income requirement. This office sends renewals forms by the end of December OR please consider the Optional Income Verification Program outlined below. For "new" Enhanced STAR applicants, renewals starting in 2017 will have to be coordinated with New York State.
Optional Income Verification Program
Once granted by the Assessment Office, this exemption MUST be renewed every year because of the income requirement. This office sends renewals forms by the end of January.
As proof of service, you need to provide a copy of your DD-214.
If you cannot locate, see link or write to:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Please note that active military personnel and reservists are not eligible.
Served during and honorably discharged from a designated time of war or during a Congressional approved combat conflict (received a medal of honor).
Eligible for the school veteran's exemption.
Served during and honorably discharged during the defined Cold War Period (9/2/1945 to 12/26/1991) not during a "designated period of war" noted above.
Once granted, this exemption does not need to be renewed.
NOT eligible for the school veteran's exemption.
Please refer to the application form (see links) for all of the specific details and requirements.
Veterans Exemption in the News
Journal News Tax Watch: New Law Authorizes School Districts to Give Veterans Property Tax Exemptions
Related Applications:
Rye Town Office
222 Grace Church Street, 3rd Floor
Port Chester, NY 10573
