Town of Wilton New York

School and Property Tax Relief Programs

New York State offers relief from school property taxes to property owners who qualify for different exemptions. You may contact the Assessor's Office to see if you qualify for these or other exemptions that may be available.

For more information on any tax relief program, please click on the links below:

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Assessor's office at (518) 587-1939 Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

STAR - For Residents ALREADY Receiving STAR from our Office

Any owners currently receiving the STAR Exemption will stay with the Assessors' office by renewing the Enhanced Star or going from Basic to Enhanced.  You will still receive the STAR savings off your school tax bill. 

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STAR - For ALL NEW Property Owners

After March 2, 2016 as a result of recent law changes, the STAR program is being reconstructed. NYS has decided that the Tax & Finance Department will administer New Star applications.

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STAR - Property Tax Relief Updates

More Information from the NYS Tax Department on changes in how certain homeowners will apply for STAR, and in how they receive their STAR benefit.

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STAR - Forms and Info

Link to The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance's website for the most current and up to date forms and information.

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Approved Income Limits for 459c and 467 Exemptions
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Senior Low Income Exemption (RP-467)

This exemption applies to incomes below the required limits set by each school district and municipality. Please refer to the income limits found below for your corresponding school district.

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Persons with Disabilities Application (459c)

Section 459-c of the Real Property Tax Law gives local governments and public school districts the option of granting a reduction in the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying persons with disabilities.

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Veterans Exemption Application (458a)

Section 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law provides a limited exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by persons who rendered military service to the United States, provided such property meets the requirements set forth in the law.

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Cold War Veterans Exemption Application (458b)

Section 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a limited exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by persons who rendered military service to the United States during the Cold War (defined as September 2, 1945 to December 26, 1991), provided such property meets the requirements set forth in the law.

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