Your assessment looks wrong and the deadline may be close If your New York property assessment looks too high, has the wrong facts, or leaves out an exemption you believe should appear, do not wait for the tax bill. In most New York cities and towns outside New York City and Nassau County, the formal … Read more
Trying to figure out whether STAR lowers your New York school tax bill? STAR is New York State’s School Tax Relief program. It is for eligible homeowners who own and live in their home as their primary residence. There are two levels: Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR. Enhanced STAR is the larger level for eligible … Read more
Trying to Lower a Senior Homeowner’s New York Property Tax Bill? New York has a senior citizens property tax exemption, but it is not one simple statewide discount. The state law lets counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts choose whether to offer it. That means the answer can change depending on the exact property … Read more
If your NYC property tax bill is too high, start with the right office New York City has several property tax benefits, but they do not all work the same way. A senior exemption is different from STAR. A co-op abatement is different from an assessment appeal. A renter rent freeze is different from a … Read more
Trying to lower a New York property tax bill as a veteran? Start with the local assessor, not the state tax return. New York veteran property tax exemptions are handled through local property assessment offices. The state sets the main legal framework, but counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts often decide whether to offer … Read more
Trying to lower an NYC property tax bill because of age or disability? If you own a home, condo, or co-op in New York City, two programs are worth checking first: SCHE and DHE. SCHE is the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption. DHE is the Disabled Homeowners’ Exemption. Both may reduce taxable assessed value. They are … Read more