Homestead Exemption Forms With Tax Return In Nassau
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If you purchased property that is your permanent residence in calendar year 2024 (or before), you may file for the 2025 Homestead Exemption through March 1, 2025. This exemption will be reflected on your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes we send out in mid-August 2025.
At its core, homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a homeowner's primary residence, meaning a portion of the home value will not be taxed. This reduction results in lower property tax bills.
To apply for the Senior Citizens' Property Tax Exemption for the 2022-2023 property tax year, you must file Form RPTL 467 with the Nassau County Department of Assessment by the taxable status deadline – January 3, 2022.
Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. Do not file any exemption applications with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance or with the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
In order to qualify for tax exemptions, all owners of the property must be 65 years of age or older, or if owned by a married couple, one must be 65 years of age or older.
The easiest way to lower your assessment is to apply for a STAR exemption. STAR is New York State's School Tax Relief Program that includes a school property tax rebate program and a partial property tax exemption from school taxes.
To apply for the Senior Citizens' Property Tax Exemption for the 2022-2023 property tax year, you must file Form RPTL 467 with the Nassau County Department of Assessment by the taxable status deadline – January 3, 2022.
Estimated Reduction in Assessed Value New York State sets the rates for the Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption (SCHE) and the Disabled Homeowners' Exemption (DHE). SCHE and DHE provide an estimated reduction of 5 to 50% of an eligible property's assessed value.
