New York homestead exemption
4 sourced points for New York, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- The School Tax Relief (STAR) benefit needs the home to be an eligible owner's primary residence. Basic STAR has an income limit of $500,000 or less for the credit. tax.ny.govOct 24
- If you're a new homeowner, register for the STAR credit with the Tax Department as soon as the home becomes your primary residence. You only register once and get a payment each year while you're eligible. tax.ny.govOct 24
- A married couple can get only one STAR benefit, no matter how many properties they own, unless they're legally separated. tax.ny.govOct 24
- If you move to a new home, you must register again for the STAR credit to get the benefit there. tax.ny.govOct 24
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 every yeartax.ny.govOct 24 | Exemption filing Apply for exemptions in most towns | All 55 New York counties except Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Westchester |