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.
Applications for property tax exemptions may be obtained below, at the Nassau County Department of Assessment, 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, or by calling (516) 571-1500.
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.
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.
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.
Homestead Application: Form 50-114 Property owners may qualify for a general residence homestead exemption, for the applicable portion of that tax year, immediately upon owning and occupying the property as their principal residence, if the preceding owner did not receive the exemption that tax year.