Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers to Receive $2.2 Billion in Tax Relief This Summer and Fall

$350 to $600 for Most Homeowners with Income Below $500,000

$700 to $1,500 for Most Seniors with Income Below $107,300

Checks Sent to Eligible New Yorkers Starting Next Week; Deliveries Continue Throughout Summer and Early Fall

Some Recipients Have Already Received Their Benefits As a Tax Exemption

Visit ny.gov/STAR To Track Check Delivery or Enroll in Direct Deposit

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly three million New Yorkers will receive $2.2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients have already received their benefit in the form of a tax exemption this year, many other recipients will receive their benefit as a tax credit and will be sent a check in the mail this summer and fall. Check deliveries will begin next week and will continue statewide throughout the coming months. Most homeowners eligible for a STAR credit will receive a check between $350 and $600. Most seniors eligible for an Enhanced STAR credit will receive a check between $700 and $1,500. STAR recipients can visit ny.gov/STAR to track their check delivery or enroll in direct deposit.

“Summer is here — and it’s also the start of STAR tax relief season for millions of New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “From tax credits to child care assistance and much more, we’re continuing to put more money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.”

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Amanda Hiller said, “The STAR program delivers welcome tax relief, and we want every eligible homeowner to take advantage of it. If you’re a new homeowner, or you are currently not receiving a STAR benefit on your primary residence, check out the Tax Department’s website to see how you can enroll and start saving.”

Regional breakdown of this year’s $2.2 billion in STAR tax relief for nearly 3 million New Yorkers: 

REGION	STAR TAX RELIEF	RECIPIENTS
Capital District	$144.5 million	242,000
Central New York	$131.1 million	176,000
Finger Lakes	$205.2 million	279,000
Long Island	$698.4 million	582,000
Mid-Hudson	$488.5 million	404,000
Mohawk Valley	$66.3 million	101,000
New York City	$158.6 million	483,000
North Country	$47.2 million	88,000
Southern Tier	$109.6 million	156,000
Western New York	$178.5 million	320,000
TOTAL	$2.2 BILLION	2.83 MILLION

Homeowners and seniors who are eligible and enrolled in the STAR program receive their benefit each year in one of two ways: as an exemption that reduces their school tax bill, or as a credit issued as a check or direct deposit.

The STAR benefits received by each recipient are based in part on local school taxes and vary based on the county in which the individual resides, among other factors.

Homeowners who are registered and eligible for the STAR credit can expect to receive their STAR credit before the deadline for their school taxes. Some parts of the state — including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse — have due dates in July and will receive their STAR benefits between the end of June and mid-July. Benefits across other parts of the state will continue to roll out statewide throughout the summer and fall.

Those who receive the STAR credit as a check or direct deposit can visit the STAR Credit Delivery Schedule to learn when credits will be issued in their area. Property owners who are looking for details about STAR credits that have already been issued should visit the Property Tax Credit Lookup.

Enroll in STAR Direct Deposit

Homeowners can enroll in the STAR Credit Direct Deposit program through the Homeowner Benefit Portal within the Tax Department’s secure Online Services system. Homeowners will also be able to use the Homeowner Benefit Portal to manage their STAR benefits easily and efficiently.

The direct deposit option enables eligible STAR credit recipients to get their STAR credits without having to wait for and cash a check. To ensure homeowners receive their STAR credit by direct deposit this year, they should enroll as soon as possible. Homeowners who enroll fewer than 15 days before STAR credits are issued will receive a check this year and direct deposit will begin next year.

For more information about the STAR program, visit the Tax Department’s STAR Resource Center.