Nyc star program registration

Note: The Property tax relief credit has expired. Eligible homeowners received property tax relief checks in , , and However, by law, the program expired after If you expect to receive a STAR credit check and have not yet received it, follow the steps below.

Want to learn more about the STAR and former property tax relief credit programs? See STAR and the property tax relief credit program. A surviving spouse can retain an existing Enhanced STAR benefit that had been granted to an age-eligible spouse if the surviving spouse is at least 62 years of age by December 31 in the year that their age-eligible spouse passed away. The same procedure applies for exemptions granted in prior years. Property owners file Form RP with the county director of real property tax services, or in Nassau or Tompkins Counties, with the chief assessing officer this form does not apply to real property located within New York City.

The application must be filed no later than ten years after the levy of taxes upon the assessment roll on which the renounced exemption appears. The county director, after consulting with the assessor when appropriate, computes the total amount owed by the property owner.

The director then adds interest at the rate prescribed by Section a of the Real Property Tax Law, or by such other applicable law, for each month, or portion thereof, since the levy of taxes upon such assessment roll.

The property owner must pay the total amount due to the county treasurer no later than 15 days after the notification is mailed to the owner by the county director. The treasurer then issues a payment receipt to the property owner.

Next section: 3. Next section: 4. Was this page helpful? Yes No. Cancel Submit. Back to top. Stay updated on benefits. Email address. Property Vehicles Forms. I am already receiving the STAR exemption. Why did I receive a letter?

Have all owners sign the certification statement. Return the completed form by April 16, , to the address provided. Why is ownership on March 15, , so important? What will happen if I do not respond to the letter or I am no longer eligible for the benefit? I received a letter that was addressed to the previous owner.