School Tax Relief (STAR) Program Information

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

All exemption applications must be returned to the Assessor's Office by March 1.

• Application: Star Form
• Renewal: Star Renewal Form

Basic STAR requirements:

• You must own the property for which you are applying for the exemption
• The property must be your primary residence

Enhanced STAR requirements:

• Owner (if property is owned by husband and wife, only one must be 65 years old) must be at least 65 years old
• You must own the property for which you are applying for the exemption
• The property must be your primary residence
• Proof of age and ownership needs to be provided with original application only
• Income is less than $79,050 (IRA distributions are not included)
• Enhanced STAR application must be renewed every year

If you need a worksheet to help you calculate your income, click below:

• Income for STAR Purposes Worksheet (RP-425-Wkst)

Applications are also available in the Assessor’s Office at Town Hall.

Over 65 – Low Income Exemption

All applications must be filed in the Assessor’s Office by March 1 (of every year). Exemptions must be renewed every year.

• Application: Application For Partial Tax Exemption For Real Property Of Senior Citizens (And For Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption) (RP-467)
• Instructions: Instructions For The Application For The Partial Real Property Tax Exemption For Senior Citizens Exemption (And For Enhanced School Tax Relief [STAR] Exemption) (RP-467-Ins)
• Renewal: Renewal Application For Partial Tax Exemption For Real Property Of Senior Citizens (And For Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption) (RP-467-Rnw)

Requirements:

• Owner (if property is owned by husband and wife, only one must be 65 years old) must be at least 65 years old
• You must own the property for which you are applying for the exemption
• The property must be your primary residence
• Proof of age and ownership needs to be provided with original application only
• Maximum income for this exemption is $25,525
• Income includes, but not limited to,
  • Social Security (gross)
  • Pensions and Retirement
  • Interest and dividends
  • Interest only on IRA’s or Annuities (distributions are not included)
  • Rental Income
  • Compensation

Applications are also available in the Assessor’s Office at Town Hall.