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New STAR applicants must now register directly with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for the STAR check program. To qualify, the property must be your primary residence (1 to 3-family). Partial exemptions may be available for 4-family or mixed-used properties, limited to the portion that is your primary residence. Total combined household income cannot exceed $500,000 for the current year. NYS will require proof of residency.
Register with NYS Department of Taxation and Finance by phone, (518) 457-2036 or online, www.tax.ny.gov/star/.
NEW: To simplify the STAR program, homeowners will no longer be required to submit an application to the assessor. ORPTS will notify assessors of Basic STAR recipients who become eligible for Enhanced STAR.
The Enhanced STAR exemption provides a larger benefit to seniors who meet the Enhanced income and eligibility standards. In most cases, the savings in taxes is approximately twice that of Basic STAR.
To be eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption, you must meet all of the following conditions:
- You own your home and it is your primary residence.
- You will be 65 or older by December 31, of the year of exemption. For jointly owned property, only one spouse or sibling must be at least 65 by that date.
- The combined adjusted gross incomes of all owners (residents and non-residents), and any owner’s spouse who resides at the property, cannot exceed $110,750 for income tax year 2024.
If you are 65 and meet the income requirement, but purchased your home after 2014, you cannot get the Enhanced STAR exemption. Instead, you must apply for the STAR credit directly with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Register for the STAR Credit here.
If you already have a Basic STAR, are turning 65 years of age in the current year, and meet the income requirement, you do not need to take any further action. Office of Real Property Tax Services will notify assessors of Basic STAR recipients who become eligible for Enhanced STAR.
Once granted, this exemption does not need to be renewed every year.
Please refer to the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance website for exemption information and specific details and requirements.
You must own your primary residence for at least 1 year and must be 65 years of age on or before May 1st. If you turn 65 after May 1st, you will have to apply for the following year. In addition to the signed and dated application, you must submit proof of residency, age, and income with a copy of your vehicle registration; a copy of your driver's license or birth certificate; and a copy of your 2025 Federal Income Tax Return (including Schedules). You will also need to fill out an income statement (included in the application link below).
If you are not required to file a tax return, we will need copies of all W-2's, 1099's and income statements including your 2025 End of Year Social Security Statement. The combined 2025 Federal Adjusted Gross Income (including social security) of all owners/spouses cannot exceed $58,400 for County taxes and cannot exceed $37,400 for City and School taxes. If you apply by May 1st and are approved, you will see a reduction in your 2027 County /City tax bill and 2027-28 School tax bill.
Once granted, this exemption needs to be renewed every year because of the income requirement. This office sends renewal forms at the beginning of February.
NEW Senior Citizen Application
RENEWAL Senior Citizen Application
Please refer to the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance website for exemption information and specific details and requirements.
Requirements for both the Alternative Veterans and Cold War Veterans Exemptions are similar. The property must be your primary residence. Eligible to veterans and un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans. You need to provide a copy of your DD-214. If you cannot locate it, write to: National Personnel Records Center / Military Personnel Records / 9700 Page Avenue / St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. Active military personnel and reservists are not eligible.
Alternative Veterans: Served during and honorably discharged from a designated time of war or during a Congressional-approved combat conflict (received a medal of honor).
Alternative Veterans Application
Cold War: Served and honorably discharged during the defined Cold War Period (September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991).
Please refer to the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance website for exemption information and specific details and requirements.
To qualify, the person(s) with disability must own and reside at the property located in the City of Peekskill. To be eligible, you must currently have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits your ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Documentary evidence of disability includes an award letter from the Social Security Administration of your entitlement to social security disability insurance of supplemental security income (SSI).
In addition to the signed and dated application, you must submit proof of residency, and income with a copy of your vehicle registration; driver's license or NYS ID; and a copy of your 2025 Federal Income Tax Return (including Schedules). You will also need to fill out an income statement (included in the application link below).
If you are not required to file a tax return, we will need copies of W-2's, 1099's and income statements including your 2025 End of Year Social Security Statement. The combined 2025 Federal Adjusted Gross Income (including social security) of all owners/spouses cannot exceed $58,400 for County taxes and cannot exceed $37,400 for City and School taxes. If you apply by May 1st and are approved, you will see a reduction in your 2027 city/county tax bill.
Once granted, this exemption needs to be renewed every year because of the income requirement. This office sends renewal forms at the beginning of February.
Please refer to the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance website for exemption information and specific details and requirements.
Information and the most recent applications for additional exemptions, including Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income, Clergy, Nonprofits, and others, can be found on the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website.