Hochul: Nearly 3 million New Yorkers to receive over $2 billion in tax relief

$350 to $600 for most homeowners with income below $500,000; $700 to $1,500 for most seniors with income below $110,750

√ Checks have started to be sent to those eligible, with deliveries to continue throughout summer & fall; visit ny.gov/STAR to track check delivery or enroll in direct deposit 

Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul 

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly 3 million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's school tax relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients will receive their benefit in the form of a tax exemption this year, many other recipients will receive a tax credit and will be sent a check in the mail this summer and fall.

“The start of summer is also the start of STAR tax relief season for millions of New Yorkers,” Hochul said. “From tax credits and energy rebates to our expanded child tax credit and middle-class tax cuts, we’re continuing to put more money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.”

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “The Senate majority was proud to work with Gov. Hochul to include continued funding for the STAR program in this year's state budget, delivering meaningful property tax relief to homeowners across our state. As STAR checks begin reaching eligible New Yorkers, this assistance will help families keep more of their hard-earned money and better manage everyday expenses. (This) announcement reflects our shared commitment to putting money back in people's pockets, strengthening economic security, and ensuring New Yorkers have the support they need to better manage the rising cost of living. I encourage all eligible homeowners to enroll in the STAR credit direct deposit program to receive this important benefit quickly and securely."

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, “This $2 billion in tax relief is vital to our families and our seniors. As New Yorkers see the high cost of gas and rising prices, the STAR program will put money back into their pockets. We will continue to work with our partners in government to put New York families first and make our state a more affordable place.”

Most homeowners eligible for a STAR credit will receive a check between $350 and $600. Most seniors eligible for an Enhanced STAR credit will receive a check between $700 and $1,500.

Check deliveries have begun and will continue statewide throughout the summer and fall. STAR recipients can visit ny.gov/STAR to track their check delivery or enroll in direct deposit.

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Amanda Hiller said, “We want every eligible homeowner to take advantage of the STAR program. If you’re a new homeowner, or you are currently not receiving a STAR benefit on your primary residence, check out the Tax Department’s website to see how you can register and start saving.”

Regional breakdown of this year’s STAR property tax relief:

Homeowners who are eligible and registered for the STAR credit program will receive their STAR check before the deadline for their school taxes. Some parts of the state – including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse – have school tax due dates in late June and July and will receive their STAR benefits soon. Benefits across other parts of the state will continue to roll out throughout the summer and fall.

STAR recipients can visit ny.gov/STAR for a delivery schedule. Homeowners can also enroll in the STAR credit direct deposit program through the homeowner benefit portal within the Tax Department’s secure online services system.

To ensure homeowners receive their STAR credit by direct deposit this year, they should enroll as soon as possible. To guarantee timely delivery by direct deposit, homeowners should sign up at least 15 business days before their local school tax due date.

This year, starting in July, the Tax Department is holding regional STAR seminars. In these sessions, people can learn how to sign up for STAR and maximize their benefits. The first session is in Erie County on July 7. The sessions will run through the summer.

For the STAR seminar schedule and more information on the STAR program, visit the Tax Department’s STAR resource center.

State Sen. April N.M. Baskin said, “Homeownership remains one of the most important ways families build stability and wealth, and I thank Gov. Hochul for continuing to deliver meaningful property tax relief through the STAR program to homeowners across New York, including hundreds of thousands of residents in Western New York. As household costs continue to rise, this assistance eases financial pressure for working families and older New Yorkers, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money and remain in their homes and communities.” 

State Sen. Jeremy Zellner said, “With the cost of living continuing to rise, property tax relief can make a meaningful difference for homeowners and seniors. The STAR program puts money back into people’s pockets and helps families across Western New York afford the communities they’ve worked hard to call home. I thank Gov. Hochul for her continued commitment to making New York more affordable.”

Assembly member Crystal Peoples-Stokes said, “Through the STAR program, Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting money back into the pockets of Western New York homeowners and seniors. I implore new applicants to apply as soon as they can.”