STAR

School Tax Relief Program to Help Homeowners

Q. What is STAR?
A. STAR is New York State's School Tax Relief Program that includes a school property tax rebate program and a partial property tax exemption from school taxes. All New Yorkers who own and live in their home - whether it's a condominium, cooperative apartment, manufactured home, farm dwelling, apartment building or mixed-use property - are eligible for the STAR exemption on their primary residence.

Q. How do I get my STAR exemption?
A. You must file a STAR application form with your local assessor. Further information can be found on the website of the New York State Office of Real Property Services (ORPS)  or by calling toll-free (1-888-697-8275). For more information or to file a form, contact your town assessor's office listed below:

Town of Manlius 301 Brooklea Dr. Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-9854

Town of Cicero 8236 South Main St. Cicero, NY  13039 315-699-1410

Town of Sullivan 7507 Lakeport Rd. Chittenango, NY 13037 315-687-7221

Town of Dewitt 5400 Butternut Dr. East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-446-0973

Q. Is there a deadline by which I must file the application form?
A. Yes. In the four towns listed above, the deadline is typically March 1 of each year.

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