Deadline to Upgrade to the Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption is March 1 – For seniors turning 65 any time this year, the deadline to apply in most localities is March 1

• by Urban CNY News
• February 27, 2024

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is again reminding seniors that, for most localities, the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1. Basic STAR exemption recipients who turn 65 this year and meet the eligibility requirements should apply to their assessor for the Enhanced STAR exemption. To be eligible to upgrade from the Basic STAR property tax exemption to the 2024 Enhanced STAR property tax exemption: “It is important for seniors who become eligible this year to apply by the deadline to receive additional savings,” said New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Amanda Hiller. ”To help ensure that seniors don’t miss out, we encourage seniors to review their Enhanced STAR eligibility for this valuable benefit.” In 2023, 562,000 seniors received more than $815 million in savings from the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption. How to apply Seniors who are eligible to upgrade to the Enhanced STAR exemption should apply to their assessor’s office by the application due date, which is March 1 in most towns and some cities. Seniors should verify their exact due date with their local assessor. To apply, seniors must provide the following to the assessor: In addition, seniors must provide proof of income: 2022 New York State or federal income tax forms. (If the senior wasn’t required to file an income tax return, the assessor can guide them on how to provide proof of income.) Seniors receiving a STAR credit do not need to take action Seniors who receive the STAR credit as a check or direct deposit from New York State instead of the STAR exemption don’t need to apply or take any other action. The Tax Department will automatically upgrade them to Enhanced STAR if they qualify. Eligible homeowners who are enrolled in the STAR program receive their benefit each year in one of two ways: For more information