STAR Exemption (School Tax Relief)

The STAR (School Tax Relief) program provides New York State homeowners with a partial exemption from school property taxes. Basic STAR is available to owner-occupied primary residences with household income under $500,000 (provides approximately $300-$800 savings annually in Queens). Enhanced STAR is for homeowners age 65+ with income under $98,000, providing approximately $1,400-$1,800 in annual savings. New homeowners must apply through the STAR credit program rather than the exemption.