School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit

If you purchased your home after 2015, or are not already enrolled in the BASIC STAR Exemption program, you must register for the credit through New York State, NOT your local Assessor's Office.

Please visit the website www.tax.ny.gov or call (518) 457-2036 to apply for the STAR Credit Program, or if you have any questions regarding a check you may be receiving.

STAR Credit checks/direct deposits are typically mailed out by NYS in September. You do not need to reapply, and if you qualify for Enhanced STAR you will be automatically upgraded. 

Common Property Tax Exemptions

All Property Tax Exemption Applications and documentation must be turned in to the Assessor's Office by March 1st.

Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption

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In order to be eligible for the Enhanced STAR Exemption you must meet the following criteria:
  • Already be enrolled in BASIC STAR through the Assessor's Office
  • One of the property owners must turn 65 years old by Dec 31st
  • Own your home or have life use
  • All property owners' income must be below the yearly allowance

Submit the Enhanced STAR Application, along with the Supplement Form below.

If you're not already enrolled in BASIC STAR, you must apply through New York State (see above). 

Download "RP-425-E Enhanced STAR Application 2025-26.pdf"

Senior Citizens Exemption Renewal

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If you're renewing your Senior Citizens Exemption fill out this application, and return it with your 2024 tax return.

If you don't file income taxes, you must also complete the Senior Income Worksheet below. 

Download "RP-467-Rnw Renewal Application for Senior Citizens.pdf"

Senior Citizen Income Worksheet

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You must complete this form if you DON'T file an income tax return. Please return it with your Senior Exemption application and income documentation.

Download "RP-467-Wkst Income Worksheet.pdf"

Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income Exemption

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If you're applying for the first time fill out this application, and return it with your 2024 tax return.

If you don't file income taxes, you must also complete the Income Worksheet below.

Download "RP-459-c Disabilities & Limited Income Application.pdf"

Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income Exemption Renewal

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If you're renewing your Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income Exemption fill out this application, and return it with your 2024 tax return.

If you don't file income taxes you must also complete the Income Worksheet below.

Download "RP-459-c-Rnw Disabilities Renewal App.pdf"

Disabilities and Limited Income Worksheet

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You must complete this form if you're applying/reapplying for the Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income Exemption and DON'T file a tax return.

Download "RP-459-c-Wkst Income Worksheet.pdf"

Alternative Veterans Exemption

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If you served during the following times of war submit this application with your DD214:
  • Persian Gulf Conflict: On or after 8/2/1990
  • Vietnam War: 11/1/1955 - 5/7/1975
  • Korean War: 6/27/1950 - 1/31/1955
  • World War II: 12/7/1941 - 12/31/1946

If you have a service connected disability please include a copy of your letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Download "RP-458-a Alternative Veterans Exemption Application.pdf"

Cold War Veterans Exemption

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If you served between 9/2/45-12/26/91 you may be eligible for this exemption on your County taxes. Please submit this application, along with your DD214.

If you have a service connected disability please include a copy of your letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Download "RP-458-b Cold War Veterans Application.pdf"