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Joining Franck at the workshop was Beth Cervenak of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. She made a brief presentation and took questions. Those interested then went down the hall to the assessor’s office to register immediately.
New state legislation requires that all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption register on or before December 31 with the New York State Tax Department in order to continue to receive that exemption in 2014 and subsequent years. This is a one-time registration. In the registration process, multi-property owners will need to identify their primary residence and if they are receiving any out-of-state exemption (such as a Florida Homestead exemption on a retirement home).
The intent of the legislation was to eliminate fraud and duplicate exemptions.
Seniors receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption do not have to register or do anything different – they have to re-apply each year for the exemption.
Most property owners should have received a mailing with a STAR code number which is used to register. Saratoga Springs residents may visit or call the assessment office at (518) 587-3550, ext. 2552. Statewide, questions can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
