Collect your income and tax information from 2011 now to to apply for these Property tax reductions specifically for seniors (one spouse has to be 65 or over but all income counts!). Applications must be filed by March 1st in order to be applied to the following year's tax bill. NOTE: You must renew every year.
- Enhanced STAR:The New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Program provides a property tax savings from school taxes for ALL owner-occupied primary residences (BASIC STAR).Senior Citizens may be eligible for a larger savings if their combined annual income does not exceed $79,050 (Enhanced STAR) Click here for the Enhanced STAR application.
- Senior Citizen & Low Income : The Senior Citizen and Low Income Exemption is for Senior households with annual incomes less than $37,400, including social security. This exemption can affect School, Library, County, Police, Town and Highway Districts.
Call the Town of Huntington Assessor's Office for further information and for your application packet at 351-3226.