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.
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.
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 (NYS DTF).
Click here for NYSDTF STAR Exemption Program Information
For questions regarding NYS STAR Credit call: 518-457-2036
2019 NYS STAR Check Delivery Schedule: Delivery Schedule Lookup
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.
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The deadline to apply for or renew an exemption is MAY 1ST every year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGARDING THE SENIOR CITIZENS /
AGED EXEMPTION.
YOU MUST APPLY for or RENEW for the Senior Aged Exemption every year on or before May 1st. Even if you signed up for the Income Verification Program (IVP) for ENHANCED STAR, you MUST APPLY for or RENEW the Senior Citizen Aged Exemption EVERY YEAR with your most current income documents.
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.
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.
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 (NYS DTF).
Click here for NYSDTF STAR Exemption Program Information
For questions regarding NYS STAR Credit call: 518-457-2036
2019 NYS STAR Check Delivery Schedule: Delivery Schedule Lookup
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.
...Continue scrolling for more exemption information and links to applications.
The deadline to apply for or renew an exemption is MAY 1ST every year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGARDING THE SENIOR CITIZENS /
AGED EXEMPTION.
YOU MUST APPLY for or RENEW for the Senior Aged Exemption every year on or before May 1st. Even if you signed up for the Income Verification Program (IVP) for ENHANCED STAR, you MUST APPLY for or RENEW the Senior Citizen Aged Exemption EVERY YEAR with your most current income documents.
NOTE: This exemption has an income requirement. Please see the back of the application (link below) for the most recent income limit.
If you have a Basic STAR Exemption and you believe you satisfy the age and income requirements, you may want to apply for the Enhanced STAR Exemption, as follows:
NYS Enhanced STAR Exemption Application (RP-425-E)
NYS Enhanced STAR Mandatory Income Verification Program Application (RP-425-IVP)
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE ENHANCED STAR EXEMPTION:
NEW FOR 2019: NYS Department of Tax & Finance will be verifying ALL Enhanced STAR applicants' incomes (that is why NYS made enrollment in the Income Verification Program mandatory). NYS notifies the Assessment Office if an applicant satisfies the income requirement or not. NYS will notify you if your income does not qualify.
NEW FOR 2020: The Assessment Department NO LONGER WILL BE SENDING RENEWAL APPLICATIONS. Since NYS will be verifying ALL Enhanced STAR applicants' incomes, no renewals are required. NYS will notify us of your exemption annually going forward. NYS will notify you if your income does not qualify.
If you are not sure if you qualify for the Enhanced STAR Exemption, you should check with the Assessment Office.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SENIOR CITIZENS / AGED EXEMPTION:
YOU MUST APPLY for or RENEW the Senior Aged Exemption every year on or before May 1st. Even if you signed up for the Income Verification Program (IVP) for ENHANCED STAR, you MUST APPLY for or RENEW this exemption with the Assessment Office EVERY YEAR with your most current income documents.
REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
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As proof of service, you need to provide a copy of your DD-214 (available after 1950). 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 period of war or during a Congressional approved combat conflict (received a medal of honor), as follows:
* Eligible for the school veteran's exemption.
Please refer to the application form (see links) for all of the specific details and requirements.
* 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 below) for all of the specific details and requirements.
Related Applications:
Veterans Exemption in the News:
Journal News Tax Watch: New Law Authorizes School Districts to Give Veterans Property Tax Exemptions
Rye Town Office
222 Grace Church Street, 3rd Floor
Port Chester, NY 10573
