Exemptions

Star Exemptions

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. For more information on this exemption please follow the link below

Senior Citizen Exemption

New York State Real Property Tax Law, section 467, gives local governments and public school districts the option of granting a reduction on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying senior citizens. This is accomplished by reducing the taxable value of residential property owned by seniors by 50%. For more information on this exemption please follow the link below

Veterans' Exemption

For more information on the Veterans Exemption please follow the link below

NYS Real Property Tax Service Veterans' Exemption

Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes

SUMMARY: If allowed by local option, property that (1) is owned by one or more persons with disabilities; by a husband, wife, or both; or by siblings; at least one of whom has a disability and whose income, as defined under Ownership requirements below, is limited by reason of such disability, and (2) is used exclusively for residential purposes is partially exempt from general municipal taxes. Unless allowed by local option, no exemption may be granted by a school district to property where a resident child attends a public elementary or secondary school. This exemption may not be granted to property currently receiving an exemption pursuant to RPTL §467 for the same municipal tax purpose. No exemption is allowed from special ad valorem levies or special assessments.

In addition, an owner of property that satisfies all of the exemption requirements except the income ceiling may be eligible for a reduced exemption from general municipal and school district taxes

For full information regarding this exemption please follow the link bnelow

NYS Real Property Tax Service Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes, RPTL Section 459-c

Agriculture, Farms, Land, Buildings & Forests

For a listing of available exemptions and guidlines please follow the link below

NYS Real Property Tax Service Agriculture, Farms, Land, Buildings & Forests Guidlines

For a FULL listing of exemptions available please visit the
NYS Office of Real Property Services