2012 STAR Exemption Information

2012 School Tax Bill

STAR EXEMPTION INFORMATION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION - MARCH 1, 2012

NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL TAX RELIEF PROGRAM (STAR)

The New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) provides homeowners with two types of partial exemptions from school property taxes.  If you earn less than $500,000 and own and live in your home, you're probably eligible for the STAR exemption.

Click here for STAR Exemption Application Form: http://www.rhinebeck-ny.gov/2011-star-exemption-application-form

TWO TYPES OF STAR EXEMPTIONS:

            BASIC STAR

Available for owner - occupied, primary residence where the income of the resident owner and their spouses is less than $500,000.00.  Proof of residency is required. 

          ENHANCED STAR

Provides an increased benefit for the primary residence of senior citizens  (age 65 or older) with qualifying incomes  (using your 2010 Income Tax). 

When applying your also must provide proof of age and residency. (ie:  drivers license). 

For more information:

Contact the Assessors Office at 845-876-4805

or

The NYS Office of Department of Taxation and Finance website: http://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/star.htm