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For more detailed information regarding all exemptions, contact the Assessor's office or the NYS OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES WEB SITE.
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Basic Star - |
Must be an owner-occupied resident. There is no age or income requirement. This exemption
only applies to school taxes.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED. (COPY OF A UTILITY BILL/DRIVER'S
LICENSE with property address). |
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Enhanced Star - |
Must be owner-occupied resident 65 years of age before December 31 of that
year and have an adjusted gross income of less than $74,700 (excluding IRA distributions).
COPY OF YOUR MOST RECENT INCOME TAX RETURN, WITH A COPY OF A
BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND UTILITY BILL. THIS EXEMPTION MUST BE RENEWED
EACH YEAR |
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*OPTIONS: |
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*Income verification-by NYS Department of Taxation and Finance- Signed Authorization and
Social Security number Needed.
*Third Party Notification-Name of party and authorization needed. |
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Senior Citizens -
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Not to be confused with the Enhanced Star exemption The Senior exemption is for homeowners 65
years of age before Dec 31 of that year and with a combined yearly income of less than $32,400.
To be submitted is a COPY OF YOUR MOST RECENT INCOME TAX RETURN WITH ALL INCOME STATEMENTS INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY, DEED and A COPY OF A BIRTH Certificate. |
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Veterans - .
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A veteran or un-remarried spouse of a veteran who served in active duty during one of the specified periods of war. Must be owner-occupied resident. Copy of DD214 is needed along with deed to property.
If you received an exemption on a previous residence in another New York State town, we need a copy of release of exemption |
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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOME - |
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To be eligible, an applicant must currently have a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits that
person's ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Applicant must submit an award letter or certificate
indicating disability. Must be owner-occupied by the person with disability. Maximum Gross Income of all owners must be less than $32,400 for Hyde Park and $37,399 for Arlington, Wappingers and Spackenkill. If you file before 01/01/10 you must submit your 2008 income tax and income statements. If you file after 01/01/10 you must submit your 2009 income tax and income statements. Copy of the latest filed income tax return prior to the date of application is required.
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