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New York Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for New York homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
School Tax Relief (STAR)
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Most homeownersSeniorsIncome-based
What it does
Reduces school taxes on your primary residence through a credit or exemption; Enhanced STAR gives seniors more.
Who qualifies
Owners whose home is their primary residence, within income limits.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Register for the STAR credit with New York State.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.