Chenango County, NY · Chenango County
Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption for the 2025–2026 School Year
This application lets eligible Chenango County property owners with an existing Basic STAR exemption request the Enhanced STAR school tax exemption.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Chenango County · Chenango County, Chenango County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- chenangocountyny.gov
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- Download the PDF
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What this form is
Eligible property owners use this application to request the Enhanced STAR exemption, which reduces school tax liability for qualifying senior citizens. It is for owners with an existing Basic STAR exemption who meet the age, income, and prior STAR exemption requirements, or existing Enhanced STAR recipients reapplying after certain ownership changes. Applicants provide property and owner details, answer eligibility questions, and include Form RP-425-IVP and required proof.
Who needs it
Property owners with Basic STAR exemptions who may qualify for Enhanced STAR, or Enhanced STAR recipients reapplying after a qualifying ownership change, should use this form.
How to submit it
Return the application, Form RP-425-IVP, proof of income, and required proof of age to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. Do not file it with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance or the Office of Real Property Tax Services.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; all resident owners must sign, and the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Enhanced STAR application PDF and review the instructions on page 3.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter owner and property details, answer the eligibility questions, and have all resident owners sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include Form RP-425-IVP and proof of income. Provide proof of age and other documents required for your situation.
- 4
Submit to Your Local Assessor
Return the application and attachments to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Enhanced STAR application?
- No. All resident owners sign and date the application; no notarized or sworn attachment is required by this document.
- How do I submit the Enhanced STAR application?
- Return the application with Form RP-425-IVP and proof of income, plus required proof of age, to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date.
- Who can use this Enhanced STAR application?
- Use it if you already have a Basic STAR exemption and believe you qualify for Enhanced STAR, or if you have Enhanced STAR and need to reapply after a listed ownership change.
- What documents must I include?
- Submit Form RP-425-IVP and proof of income. The form also calls for proof of age when applicable; if you were not required to file a 2023 income tax return, submit Form RP-425-Wkst.