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STAR Program

2007 Middle Class STAR Rebate Program

Please contact the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance at

1-877-678-2769

or visit this website for more information and application instructions.

Please do not contact our office regarding this new program,

as it is filed directly with New York State.


Basic STAR Program

You only need to apply for the Basic STAR once, unless you move or change your main place of residency.

How to Apply:

  1. The property must be your primary residence by the March 1st deadline.
  2. Provide a copy of your driver's license showing address of residency. If you have not updated the address on the front of your license, you must cross out your old address and write in your new address on the back of the license in the space provided.
  3. Provide completed STAR application (*Form RP-425), signed by ALL owners.

Enhanced STAR Program

If you are applying for the Enhanced STAR exemption, you need to reapply every year. If you would like to continue receiving Enhanced STAR in future years without having to reapply and submit copies of your tax return every year, you are invited to sign up for the STAR Income Verification Program (*Form RP-425-IVP).

ALL OWNERS must be at least 65 years of age by December 31st of the Exemption year.

For example, if applying for the 2008 Enhanced STAR, owners must turn 65 by December 31, 2008. If owners are a married couple or siblings, only one spouse or sibling needs to be at least 65 years of age.

     

How to Apply:

     
  1. Provide a copy of your drivers license as proof of age and residence (we will make a copy for you).
  2. Provide a copy of the first page of your current income tax. The total combined gross income of all owners must be under $70,650 (see back of application for more details).
  3. Provide completed STAR application (*Form RP-425), signed by ALL owners.
  4. Drop off or mail to the Assessor's Office before the March 1st deadline.
    Mail to:  330 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

More information on the STAR Program:

STAR Tax Relief Program Instructions

*STAR Form RP-425