Town Of Oyster Bay: Receiver Pravato Reminds Residents To File For Property Tax Exemptions

Press release from the Town of Oyster Bay:

November 18, 2021

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato today announced that residents may apply for New York State property tax exemptions from now through January 3, 2022.  Homeowners wishing to receive exemptions on their 2022-2023 School taxes and 2023 General taxes must file with the Nassau County Department of Assessment or New York State prior to the January 3rd deadline.

“I want to make sure that every resident who is eligible, whether they’re a senior citizen, veteran, new homeowner, volunteer firefighter/EMT, person with a disability, or person renovating/improving their home, get the opportunity to take advantage of the available exemptions,” Receiver Pravato stated. “There are many exemptions available to qualified residents and homeowners, so I urge those interested to contact my office for further assistance parsing through the matter.”

Exemptions, resulting in property tax savings, are available to qualified residents for the following categories:

School Tax Relief Program (STAR) –

STAR Credit- (518) 457-2036

Basic STAR Property Tax Exemption-

Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption/Credit-

Senior Citizen

Veterans Exemptions

Cold War Veterans Exemption

Gold Star Parent Exemption

Persons With Disabilities and Limited Incomes Partial Property Tax Exemption

Home Improvement Tax Reductions Program for the Physically Disabled

Home Improvements Exemption

First-Time Home Buyers of Newly Constructed Homes

Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption

Receiver Pravato advises homeowners who are interested in obtaining an exemption, to contact the Nassau County Department of Assessment at (516) 571-1500, where they can obtain additional information and applications.  They may visit the County Assessor’s office at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.  However, first time applicants, or residents with an income between $250,000 and $500,000, for the STAR Credit must contact New York State directly to register by telephone at (518) 457-2036 or online at www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/default.htm.

Residents interested in obtaining a free brochure describing the STAR, Senior Citizen, or Veterans exemption programs can obtain such at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay, Town Hall South in Massapequa, the Department of Public Works in Syosset, major park facilities, and by calling (516) 624-6380.

This press release was produced by the Town of Oyster Bay. The views expressed here are the author’s own.