DeRuyter, NY · Madison County

No notary required

Enhanced STAR Renewal Application

This application is for property owners renewing an Enhanced STAR exemption for the 2019–2020 school year and is filed with the local assessor.

What this form is

Property owners who received an Enhanced STAR exemption on their 2018–2019 school tax bill use this application to renew for the 2019–2020 school year. The form asks about owners, the property, income, and eligibility, and includes the required RP-425-IVP supplement. Applicants must also provide proof of income and submit the materials to their local assessor by the applicable taxable status date.

Who needs it

Property owners who received an Enhanced STAR exemption on their 2018–2019 school tax bill and want to renew for 2019–2020 need this application.

How to submit it

Return this application with Form RP-425-IVP and proof of income 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 renewal application is signed and dated without a notary; all resident owners must sign, and the RP-425-IVP supplement also requires signatures.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Enhanced STAR renewal application for the 2019–2020 school year.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter owner and property information, answer the eligibility questions, and have all resident owners sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include Form RP-425-IVP and proof of income. Follow the form instructions if an owner was not required to file a 2017 income tax return.

  4. 4

    Submit to Your Assessor

    Return the application and required materials to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Enhanced STAR Renewal Application?
Property owners who received an Enhanced STAR exemption on their 2018–2019 school tax bill and wish to continue it for the 2019–2020 school year use this application.
What must I include with the renewal application?
Submit Form RP-425-IVP and proof of income with the renewal application. The form also gives instructions for applicants who were not required to file a 2017 income tax return.
How do I submit the Enhanced STAR renewal application?
Return the application, Form RP-425-IVP, and proof of income to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. Do not send it to the state tax department.
Do I need a notary for the Enhanced STAR renewal application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; all resident owners must sign, and the RP-425-IVP supplement also requires signatures.

Need something notarized?

This Enhanced STAR Renewal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another DeRuyter form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.