STAR / Basic STAR

School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit and Exemption

Agency: NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance; NYC DOF for legacy exemptions

Simple · $29

In short

STAR credit check (or legacy exemption) reducing school property taxes; in NYC ~ several hundred dollars/yr. Owner-occupied primary residence (incl. co-ops/condos).

What you get: STAR credit check (or legacy exemption) reducing school property taxes; in NYC ~ several hundred dollars/yr.
Who qualifies: Owner-occupied primary residence (incl. co-ops/condos).
Income limit (2026): Basic STAR credit: $500,000; legacy exemption: $250,000 (income of resident owners/spouses).
Papers to gather: Address, SSNs of owners/spouses, deed date, prior residence info.
Renewal: Credit renews automatically once registered.

Official page: tax.ny.gov

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