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STAR School Tax Relief
Deadline to apply
for school tax relief is March 1
All area residents who own their own homes can reduce their
school property taxes through the New York State School Tax
Relief (STAR) Program, regardless of age or income.
But, the savings is not automatic.
The STAR Program is a tax relief for
homeowners, paid for through state taxes. It is not a new source of
funding for schools and does not reduce or increase actual school
tax rates.
To receive the tax relief, you need to
apply through your local assessor's office to be eligible for the
tax break. Taxpayers receiving the Basic STAR exemption do not
need to apply every year, but must notify their local assessor
if their primary residence changes.
The school tax bill you receive in the fall will show the total
amount you are exempt from paying under STAR. The actual amount of
the full value exemption is dependent on the individual city/town
where you reside.
Seniors who receive the Enhanced STAR exemption must reapply
annually. Applicants must supply their 2005 income tax
return.
Applications for the
Basic and Enhanced STAR exemptions can be obtained from your local
assessor.
Tax assessors for
townships in the Monticello school district are as follows:
§ Bethel:
Marguerite Brown - 583-4713
§ Fallsburg:
Michael Pilmenstein - 434-8814
§ Forestburgh:
David Griffin – 794-0611
§ Mamakating:
Alane Romer – 888-3015
§ Thompson:
Nora Hughson – 794-2500
The deadline for all Basic and Enhanced STAR
applications is March 1.
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