Gov. Kathy Hochul announced June 16 that nearly 3 million New Yorkers will receive more than $2 billion in property tax relief this summer and fall through the state’s STAR program. In the Finger Lakes region, $194 million will go to 274,000 homeowners.
The New York State School Tax Relief Program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.
Those who are eligible and enrolled in the program can receive the benefit each year through exemptions or credits.
How much STAR checks are worth
Most homeowners eligible for a STAR credit will receive a check between $350 and $600. Most seniors eligible for an Enhanced STAR credit will receive a check between $700 and $1,500.
“The start of summer is also the start of STAR tax relief season for millions of New Yorkers,” Hochul said in a statement. “From tax credits and energy rebates to our expanded child tax credit and middle class tax cuts, we’re continuing to put more money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.”
When homeowners will get payments
Homeowners who are eligible and registered for the STAR credit program will receive their STAR check before the deadline for their school taxes.
Some parts of the state such as New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse have school tax due dates in late June and July and will receive their STAR benefits soon. Benefits across other parts of the state will continue to roll out throughout the summer and fall.
To ensure timely delivery by direct deposit, homeowners should sign up at least 15 business days before their local school tax due date.
Starting in July, the tax department will hold regional STAR seminars where people can learn how to sign up for STAR and maximize their benefits.
Regional breakdown of STAR relief
Here is a regional breakdown of this year’s STAR property tax relief:
For more information about the STAR seminar schedule and the STAR program visit https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/.
— Kerria Weaver works as the Government and You reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on how government actions affect communities and neighborhoods in Rochester and in Monroe County.
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