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The property tax rebate is for homeowners whose New York City property is their primary residence and whose combined income is $250,000 or less. Most recipients of the School Tax Relief (STAR) exemption or credit will automatically qualify and will not need to take any action in order to receive the rebate.
Eligibility requirements All owners must be 65 or older by the end of the calendar year in which the exemption begins, unless they are the spouse or sibling of an owner who is 65 or older by that time.
Enhanced STAR provides an increased benefit for the primary residences of senior citizens (age 65 and older) with qualifying incomes: $98,700 or less for the 2024-2025 school year.
To qualify for an exemption that begins on July 1, you must be 65 or older by the following December 31. If you co-own your property with a spouse or sibling, only one of you needs to be 65 or older. For other co-ownerships such as a parent and children, all owners must be 65 or older.
If the owners are spouses or siblings, only one must be 65 or older. The total household income of all owners (residents and non-residents) and any owner's spouse living on the property must be: for tax year 2024/2025 $98,700 or less.
Property tax benefits Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement. Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption (SCHE) ... Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) for landlords. Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) for tenants. School Tax Relief (STAR) Program. Non-profit exemptions.
Ask for Your Property Tax Card. Don't Build. Limit Curb Appeal. Research Neighboring Homes. Allow the Assessor Access to Your Home. Walk the Home With the Assessor. Look for Exemptions. Appeal Your Tax Bill.
You must own your home. To qualify for a general or disabled homestead exemption you must own your home on January 1. If you are 65 years of age or older you need not own your home on January 1. You will qualify for the over 65 exemption as soon as you turn 65, own the home and live in it as your principal residence.
You may be eligible for tax credits or exemptions that can lower your property's assessed value. Many cities and counties offer exemptions for senior citizens, disabled people and veterans. Some areas provide a credit when you use your home as a primary residence or for the operation of a nonprofit organization.