What does the STAR exemption application ask for?

It asks for owner and property details, residency and income information, other STAR exemptions, and information used to assess eligibility for the enhanced exemption.

Do I need a notary for the STAR exemption application?

No. Sign and date the application. The form says applicants meeting its stated age and income conditions must attach a 2010 federal or state income tax return, if filed.

How do I submit the STAR exemption application?

Return it to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance or its Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Watertown, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Application for School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption

This application is for property owners seeking a School Tax Relief exemption for an owner-occupied primary residence.

What this form is

This state application asks property owners about ownership, residency, income, other STAR exemptions, and eligibility for an enhanced exemption. The form describes income and age requirements for the 2012–2013 school year, so check with the local assessor about its current applicability. It says to return the application to the local assessor by the applicable taxable status date and not to file it with the state tax department.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a STAR exemption for their primary residence use this form to provide information to their local assessor.

How to submit it

Return it 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 Office of Real Property Tax Services.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants who meet the stated age and income conditions must attach a copy of a 2010 federal or state income tax return, if filed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the STAR exemption application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and property details and answer the questions about residency, income, and other exemptions.
3
Gather Required Attachments
If the stated age and income conditions apply, attach a copy of each owner's 2010 federal or state income tax return, if filed.
4
Sign And Date
All resident owners must sign and date the application.
5
Return It To The Assessor
Submit it to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date; do not file it with the state tax department.

Frequently asked questions

What does the STAR exemption application ask for?: It asks for owner and property details, residency and income information, other STAR exemptions, and information used to assess eligibility for the enhanced exemption.
Do I need a notary for the STAR exemption application?: No. Sign and date the application. The form says applicants meeting its stated age and income conditions must attach a 2010 federal or state income tax return, if filed.
How do I submit the STAR exemption application?: Return it to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance or its Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Need something notarized?

This Application for School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Watertown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.