Available Exemptions

Basic STAR

Property Owners Who Purchased Their Homes After March 1, 2015

Must register for the STAR Credit Program through the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. You can register by calling 518-457-2036 or at the Department of Taxation and Finance. Must be for the owner-occupied primary residence of the owner. This exemption only applies to school taxes.

Owners Who Purchased Prior to March 1, 2015

If you were the owner of a property that had a STAR on the 2015 Assessment Roll and need to reapply because you were out of the program intermittently you can file an RP425-B (PDF) in the Assessor’s Office for the exemption program. You also have the option of registering for the STAR Credit Program which would replace the exemption program. Proof of residency is also required. (copy of a utility bill/driver’s license with property address).

Enhanced STAR

Must be for the owner-occupied primary residence of the property owner who is or will be 65 years of age before December 31 of that year and have a federal adjusted gross income combined for all owners not to exceed the set limit as indicated by the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance.  A copy of your most current income tax return is required with submission of application. Proof of residency is required (copy of a utility bill/driver’s license with property address). This exemption only applies to school taxes. Both forms required are:

• Current RP 425 (PDF)
• RP 425 IVP (PDF)

Switching to STAR Credit Program

Any current Basic or Enhanced STAR recipients who are currently getting the exemption directly off of their school tax bill may leave the Basic or Enhanced STAR Exemption program and join the STAR Credit Program. NYS has frozen the amount of the Basic and Enhanced STAR exemption at the current amounts while the STAR Credit Program may receive up to a 2% increase annually. To register for the STAR Credit Program call 518-457-2036 or go to the Department of Taxation and Finance. Once you register for the STAR Credit Program, you will not be able to go back to the exemption program.

Senior Citizens - Form Number RP 467

Not to be confused with the Enhanced Star exemption The Senior Exemption is for homeowners 65 years of age before December 31 of that year and who meet the income requirement. This must be renewed yearly. A copy of your most current income tax return and the supporting income statements are required with the submission of the application every year. 

Income Limits can be found on the Dutchess County Site.

Veterans & Cold War - Form Number RP 458A or 458B

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. There is a veteran’s disability exemption as well. Copy of DD214 is needed along with the deed to the property.

Persons with Disabilities & Limited Income - Form Number RP 459C

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. The property must be owner-occupied by the person with a disability. Copy of most current federal income tax return is required, and annual filing is required.

Income Limits can be found on the Dutchess County Site.

Exemption Forms

Exemption forms are available in the Assessor’s office or the NYS website under forms and publications.