STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption on a portion of school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences. There are two types of STAR exemptions: Enhanced and Basic.

The Enhanced STAR exemption is available to senior citizens whose 2008 Adusted Gross incomes do not exceed $74,700 for the 2010 Assessment Roll. The Enhanced Star exemption requires an annual filing with the assessor's office - You must apply or re-apply by March 1, 2010, in order to receive this exemption on your 2010 School Tax Bill.

The Basic STAR exemption is available to all other persons who own and live in a one-, two-, or three-family residence or condominium. The Basic Star requires a one-time only application as long as the ownership circumstances do not change.

STAR Application
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The Middle Class STAR Rebate Program is sponsored by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The Brighton Assessor’s office does not administer this program. Please direct all questions to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Information about the program is available on the internet at:
http://www.tax.state.ny.us/star/2008/

Personal Tax Information Center 1-800-225-5829

Telephone assistance for the hearing or speech impaired
(By TDD) 1-800-634-2110

You may also call the NYS Relay Service by dialing 771 and ask the operator to dial 1-800-225-5829.

Rochester District Office
340 East Main Street
Rochester, New York 14604