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Changes to the STAR Program

contact NYS at www.tax.ny.gov or call (518)457-2036 for STAR registration

What's New

There have been some changes in how certain homeowners will apply for STAR, and in how they receive their STAR benefit. The STAR program continues to provide much-needed property tax relief to New York State’s homeowners.

New applicants who qualify for Basic or Enhanced STAR

• You will register with New York State instead of applying with your assessor.
• You will receive a STAR credit in the form of a check, rather than receiving a property tax exemption (if you qualify for STAR). The dollar value of the credit will be the same as the property tax exemption.

New applicants who qualify for Enhanced STAR (or who will qualify in the future)

• You do not need to register separately to receive the Enhanced benefit if you’ve already registered to receive the Basic benefit.
    
  When you register for the STAR credit, the Tax Department will automatically review your application to determine whether you are eligible for the Basic or Enhanced STAR benefit amount.

If you are receiving a STAR exemption and purchased your current home prior to May 1, 2014, then you don't need to register; you will continue to receive the STAR exemption. To learn more, see STAR exemption program.

If you purchased your home between May 1, 2014, and August 1, 2015, then you need to register to receive the STAR credit if: you bought your home after the 2015 STAR application deadline, or if you did not apply for the STAR exemption for your home by the 2015 application deadline. Otherwise, no action is necessary; you will continue to receive the STAR exemption.

If you purchased your home after August 1, 2015, then you need to register for the STAR credit.

Other property tax exemptions that you may be eligible for such as Veterans, Low Income Senior, Agriculture, etc will still be administered by the local assessor.  This legislation does NOT affect any other property tax exemptions.