FAQs • Southold, NY • CivicEngage

Basic STAR Exemption

Must be the primary residence
Income of less than $250,000
If you currently receive the Basic STAR Exemption and your income is between $250,000 and $500,000, the program is changing for you. If, eligible, you will now receive a check for the STAR credit instead of the reduction on your tax bill–see the Assessors page under “STAR Credit” for details.
New Applicants beginning 3/2/2015 must register with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - see the Assessors Page under “STAR Credit” for details.

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Assessors - Exemption Qualifications

1. Alternative Veterans’ Exemption: •Honorable discharge and have served during a period of war. Requires a copy of your DD-214 (discharge paper)
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2. Cold War Veterans’ Exemption: •Honorable discharge. Requires a copy of your DD-214 (discharge paper)
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3. Clergymen Exemption: •Call the Assessors’ Office at 631-765-1937 for information
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Must be legal (primary) residence of all owners
65 years or age or over
Maximum combined gross income for 2021 should be less than $58,400.
Minimum of one year residency of property
New in 2019: The Senior Citizen’s Exemption Application no longer serves as the application for the Enhanced STAR Exemption. Click here Senior Citizen’s/Enhanced STAR for detailed instructions.

Must be the primary residence
Income of less than $250,000
If you currently receive the Basic STAR Exemption and your income is between $250,000 and $500,000, the program is changing for you. If, eligible, you will now receive a check for the STAR credit instead of the reduction on your tax bill–see the Assessors page under “STAR Credit” for details.
New Applicants beginning 3/2/2015 must register with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - see the Assessors Page under “STAR Credit” for details.

Must be the primary residence
65 years of age or over
Maximum combined income of $93,200 or less. (2021 Federal Adjusted Gross minus taxable IRA)
New in 2019 when submitting an Enhanced STAR Application you must provide the RP-425-IVP form. (Income Verification Program).
New Applicants beginning 3/2/2015 must register with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - see the Assessors Page under “STAR Credit Program” for details.

7. Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income Exemption: •Must be the primary residence
•Proof of Disability
•Maximum combined gross income for 2022 should be less than $58,400.
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Minimum of 7 acres
Two years of income with a average gross sales of $10,000
Must be agricultural production for two years
Documents Required:
- Soil & Water Conservation Worksheet and Map
- 2 years of income information
- Lease if applicable

9. Non-Profit Organization Exemption: • Call the Assessors’ Office at 631-765-1937 for information

10. Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption: •Active Member with at least 5 years of service
•Retired with more than 20 years of active service
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11. Business Investment Exemption: Call the Assessors’ Office at 631-765-1937 for information
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