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New York State's School Tax Relief (STAR) Program

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with DDR Realty

If you own a home in New York State, you may be entitled to a school tax exemption. This exemption is know as New York State's School Tax Relief or STAR. If you own your own home and are not receiving STAR, contact your local town hall or your local assessor.

The information below is from the New York State Office of Real Property Services.

New York State's School Tax Relief (STAR) Program includes the Basic and Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemptions, as well as the Middle Class STAR Rebate Program.

The Basic and Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemptions are homestead exemptions. Basic STAR is available to anyone who owns and lives in his or her own home. Enhanced STAR is available to senior homeowners whose incomes do not exceed the statewide standard.

Source: http://www.orps.state.ny.us/star/

Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
This certainly helps the home owner by reducing the tax.  I have heard from some owners who were not told by their lawyer or agent and lost out on an entire year of tax relief.
Jul 29, 2007 09:50 AM
DDR Realty
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
Orange County NY
Jennifer - I make a point to mention the STAR program to every new homeowner my company has serviced.
Jul 29, 2007 10:09 AM
Rosario Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY
More valuable information to share with clients. Thanks
Jul 31, 2007 12:20 AM