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In New York, tax relief programs such as School Tax Relief (STAR) program can greatly benefit property owners by helping them save up to thousands of dollars a year if eligible. Under this program, the New York state government will benefit nearly 3 million people in New York. The state government has an approved budget of $2.2 billion and it is divided into different phases.

The STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible homeowners in New York by reducing school district property taxes on their home or by offering refund credits. In this way, it compensates for the relief through state funds. Through this program, homeowners can achieve tax relief either through direct credits issued as checks or exemptions.

The first phase delivered STAR benefits to eligible homeowners and seniors with school tax due dates in June and July. Subsequently, homeowners with school tax due dates from August to October were also eligible, as per Marca.


Expressing her interest in financially supporting families in her state due to rising inflation and therefore the cost of living, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the second phase of STAR benefit season.

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How much money will you receive?

If you are eligible, then you will receive check for between $350 and $600 dollars. However, this support will be determined according to the value of the property and in the case of a property owned by two or more people where their annual income is $500,000 combined. This support is called Basic STAR, where one of the requirements is that the age of the applicants must be under 65 years old.

Eligible applicants for the Enhanced STAR program will receive a check ranging from $700 to $1,500. This benefit is primarily intended for older adults aged 65 and above, whose annual income does not exceed $250,000—whether individually or jointly if the property has multiple owners.

"The STAR program provides much-needed school tax relief to millions of New York homeowners, and it is in full swing," Governor Hochul said.

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If you have recently purchased a new property in New York, then you must check eligibility criteria for New York's STAR program. You should register for the STAR credit if you are:

A new homeowner

Receiving the STAR exemption but want to switch to the STAR credit

A manufactured homeowner who received a letter that you must register for the STAR credit to continue receiving a STAR benefit (Form RP-425-RMM)

An existing homeowner who is not receiving the STAR exemption or credit

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A senior who may be eligible for the Enhanced STAR credit.

You should update your STAR registration if you received a letter stating that you must update your registration such as Form RP-425-RDM.

You should also update your STAR registration if your property has an ownership change due to marriage, divorce, surrender of interest by a co-owner, survivorship, trust, life estate, or name change.

When should I register for STAR?

You should register for the STAR credit as soon as your home becomes your primary residence.

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How to register for STAR:

If you are eligible, you can file with New York State directly by telephone at (518) 457-2036 or online. To register online go to New York State’s STAR page and click the green “GET STARTED” button.

Main beneficiary areas of New York with the STAR program

Long Island is the community with the largest number of beneficiaries, with a total of 582,000 families receiving a total of $698.4 million. The area with the lowest population density is North Country with 88,000 families receiving support for a total of $47.2 million. Among the 10 areas divided in New York, the benefits corresponding to the Basic and Enhanced STAR program will be distributed.

As the second phase of the STAR benefits rolls out, hundreds of thousands of households are now receiving checks and credits worth up to $1,500. Backed by Senate Democrats in partnership with Governor Hochul, the initiative underscores a commitment to easing financial burdens and putting more money into the hands of hardworking New Yorkers.