You must own the home & it must be your PRIMARY residence
One-time application (until you move or become 65 years old)
Application must be filed on or before March 1st
Applies only to School Tax
Enhanced Star
Must be at least 65 years old o Income limits apply (for 2011, income cannot exceed $79,050.00 (AGI 2009 tax form 1040)
You must own the home & it must be your PRIMARY residence
You must re-apply every year unless you qualify for the Income Verification Program (see Assessor’s Office for details)
Applications must be filed on or before March 1st
Applies only to School Tax
Low Income Senior Exemption
Must be at least 65 years old o You must own the home for at least 1 year prior to application & it must be your PRIMARY residence
Income limits apply (for 2011, actual income cannot exceed $32,400.00)
Savings are pro-rated ….County, Town, School and Village percentage savings are determined by income level
This exemption can apply to all taxes except Special District Charges o Application must be filed on or before March 1st o Approximate savings varies depending on income
Veterans Exemptions
War-Time Vet (15%), Combat Vet (25%) and Veteran Disability (50% x percentage of disability) exemptions are available (up to cap)\
Cold War (15% County Only)
Must be the PRIMARY residence of the veteran
Your DD-214 must accompany your application
Active Duty during specific periods of war
Savings on County/Town tax only
Application must be filed on or before March 1st
Other Exemptions Available:
Low-Income Disability
Volunteer Fireman
Agricultural Land
Clergy
Non-for-Profit
Business (Business Investment = minimum of $10,000.00)