Tax Exemptions

School Tax Relief (STAR)

The STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.

New York State has changed the STAR application process. New STAR applicants must register with NYS Tax Department at 518-457-2036 or visit them at Star Resource Center.

Enhanced STAR/Senior Aged

A copy of your applicable year’s Federal or State Income Tax Return and Proof of Age (driver’s license/ passport/ birth certificate) must be submitted along with a completed and signed form:

RP-425-E Enhanced STAR Application (PDF)
and the RP-425-IVP Supplement Application (PDF)

AND/OR

RP-467 Senior Aged Application (PDF)

If needed, we would gladly assist in completing the application and verify that all necessary documentation is submitted. 

For more information on property tax exemptions visit NY State Tax and Finance Forms and Guidance site.

Veterans

• RP-458-b Cold War Veterans Application 
• RP-458-b-Dis Cold War Vets Renewal
• RP-485-a Alternative Veterans Application
• RP-485-a-Dis Alternative Vets Renewal

Persons with Disability/Limited Income

• RP-459-c Application

First Time Homebuyers of Newly Constructed Homes

• RP-457 Application

Other Exemptions

• RP-485-v Residential and Mixed-Use Investment Real Property Tax Exemption: Certain Cities and School Districts
• RP-485-b Real Property Tax Exemption for Commercial, Business or Industrial Property
• RP-421-f Application for Real Property Tax Exemption for Capital Improvements to Residential Property
• RP-444-a Application for Partial Exemption for Alteration or Rehabilitation of Historic Real Property 
• RP-460 - Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property Owned by Members of the Clergy Nonprofits, other forms - See Property tax forms - Exemptions