How do I submit the senior tax exemption application?

File the completed application with your local assessor by taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the State Board of Real Property Services.

Do I need a separate application for Enhanced STAR?

The form says people who qualify for the senior citizens exemption are deemed eligible for Enhanced STAR, so a separate application is not needed unless the assessor cannot determine eligibility.

What information and documents does the application request?

It asks about the owners, property, residence, income, and tax returns, and requests supporting documents such as proof of age, ownership, and certain income or expenses.

Hopkinton, NY · St. Lawrence County

No notary required

Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens and Enhanced STAR Exemption

Senior property owners use this application to request a partial real property tax exemption and be considered for the Enhanced STAR exemption.

What this form is

This application lets senior property owners request a partial real property tax exemption and be considered for the Enhanced STAR exemption. File it with the local assessor by taxable status date; the form says eligible senior applicants do not need a separate STAR application unless the assessor cannot determine eligibility. It asks about ownership, residence, income, property use, and supporting documents.

Who needs it

Senior property owners seeking a partial real property tax exemption should complete this application and provide the requested ownership, age, income, and other supporting information.

How to submit it

File the completed application with your local assessor by taxable status date; do not file it with the State Board of Real Property Services.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests supporting records, but does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the senior citizens and Enhanced STAR exemption application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, property, residence, income, and tax return information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the applicable proof of age, ownership, income, expenses, or tax returns requested by the form.
4
Sign And Submit
Have all owners sign and date the application, then file it with your local assessor by taxable status date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the senior tax exemption application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests supporting records but does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the senior tax exemption application?: File the completed application with your local assessor by taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the State Board of Real Property Services.
Do I need a separate application for Enhanced STAR?: The form says people who qualify for the senior citizens exemption are deemed eligible for Enhanced STAR, so a separate application is not needed unless the assessor cannot determine eligibility.
What information and documents does the application request?: It asks about the owners, property, residence, income, and tax returns, and requests supporting documents such as proof of age, ownership, and certain income or expenses.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens and Enhanced STAR Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hopkinton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.