Marilla, NY · Erie County
STAR Income Verification Program Authorization
Senior property owners use this form to authorize annual income checks for Enhanced STAR eligibility through the STAR Income Verification Program.
What this form is
This form lets senior property owners applying for the Enhanced STAR exemption authorize annual income verification instead of submitting tax returns to the Assessor every year. To join, submit it with a traditional STAR application and the necessary income tax returns for the first year by the application deadline. It requests property details, Social Security numbers, and signatures from all owners and any owner’s spouse who lives on the premises.
Who needs it
Senior property owners seeking Enhanced STAR who want annual income verification instead of submitting income tax returns to the Assessor each year need this form.
How to submit it
Submit this form to the Assessor with a traditional STAR application and the necessary New York State income tax returns by the application deadline.
About notarization
This form does not require a notary; all property owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises must sign the authorization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the STAR Income Verification Program authorization form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property information and the requested names and Social Security numbers.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include a traditional STAR application and the necessary New York State income tax returns.
- 4
Submit To The Assessor
Submit the form and required documents to the Assessor by the application deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the STAR Income Verification Program form?
- No. This form does not require a notary. All property owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises must sign the authorization.
- How do I submit the STAR Income Verification Program form?
- Submit it to the Assessor with a traditional STAR application and the necessary New York State income tax returns by the application deadline.
- Who must sign the authorization?
- All property owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises must sign. The form says to attach additional sheets if necessary.
- What information does the form request?
- It requests the property location and identification, plus the names and Social Security numbers of the owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises.