STAR

What is STAR?


The School Tax Relief (STAR) Program was proposed by Governor Pataki and passed by the Legislature in 1997.  STAR provides a partial exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences such as one, two and three family houses, condominiums, cooperative apartments and manufactured home (also known as mobile homes in Real Property Tax Law).

Exemptions


Senior Citizens aged 65 or older


Senior Citizens who own their home and it is their primary residence may be eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption.

Owner Occupied Primary Residences


Virtually all other owner occupied primary residences are eligible for the Basic STAR exemption.

Exemption Forms

 
View and download your exemption paperwork.