Take Advantage of STAR Tax Exemptions

Nassau County’s STAR (School Tax Relief Program) Program offers property tax discounts to qualifying homeowners. Even homeowners who have previously applied for STAR discounts should consider filing, especially if their situations have changed. Discounts may be available to homeowners who fall into one or more of the following categories: death of a spouse, change in income, veterans, volunteer firefighter, ambulance worker, limited income disability or home improvement exemptions.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton is sponsoring a STAR workshop on Wednesday, July 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library, located at 1 Library Drive. “Many homeowners do not realize how easy filing is,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “While the workshops make the process easier, the online forms are simple to fill out and submit.”

If you cannot attend the July 24 workshop, the County Assessor’s office can answer questions and otherwise help homeowners determine what exemptions they may be entitled to. Call 516-571-1500 or visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/3575/Exemption-Forms to download forms.