Enhanced STAR Tax Program

Senior citizens who are eligible for the Enhanced STAR tax rebate program must now verify their income to remain in the program. The Enhanced STAR reduces a portion of the school property taxes on seniors' primary residences if they are age 65 or older for the 2019-2020 school year, have a combined income of $86,300 or less, and do not receive another New York State STAR exemption or other state residency-based tax benefits.

To remain in the Enhanced STAR program, seniors must complete the Renewal Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption for the 2019-2020 School Year, RP-425-Rnw, and provide the assessor with a copies of tax returns for ALL owners by March 1st. If an owner is not required to file an income tax return, an Income for STAR Purposes Worksheet, RP-425-Wkst, and all 1099 forms may be substituted.

Senior Citizen Exemption

Towns can opt to grant eligible senior citizens an additional reduction in property taxes. If your town participates, the homeowners are 65 or older, and meet certain income limitations, a further exemption may be granted. Please contact your township’s assessors’ office for information.

If you have further questions, please contact the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services at (518) 457-2036, online at New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, or your local assessor at the number below.

TOWN
	ASSESSOR
	ADDRESS
	
TOWN OF FALLSBURG
	Winnie Foertsch (845)434-8814
	5250 Main Street
South Fallsburg, NY 12779
	
TOWN OF MAMAKATING
	Amy Platt
(845)888-3000 opt. 5
	2948 Rt. 209 Wurtsboro, NY 12790
	
TOWN OF THOMPSON
	Van Krzywicki
(845)794-2500 ext. 324
	4052 Rt. 42 Monticello, NY 12701
	
TOWN OF WAWARSING
	Michael B. Sommer (845)647-7800 ext. 241
	108 Canal St Ellenville, NY 12428
	
SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR
	Daniel Grecco
(845)434-6800 ext. 1219
	P.O. Box 124 Fallsburg, NY 12733