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Information for the 2025 School Bill
New York State STAR Resource Link
STAR for New Homeowners
Press Release - Enhanced STAR & Low Income Senior Exemptions
New STAR Procedure
Effective May 1, 2016, a new law was passed as it relates to how the Basic and Enhanced STAR exemptions are applied for and delivered to new property owners. If your property sale/transfer took place after the March 1, 2015, you will be part of this new process. In the past, you would register with the local Assessor's Office. The new process registration is handled by the New York State Department of Taxation.
Property owners apply for the STAR Rebate with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. All applications must be sent to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The local Assessor will not handle this procedure. The STAR exemption will now be in the form of a Rebate Check to the property owner.
New York State has a web based application to do this or you can call in and register. Representatives of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance can assist you in the process.
- The web application is at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/default.htm.
- The customer call in line is (518) 457-2036.
Existing STAR Exemptions (prior to March 1, 2015)
Those who are currently receiving a STAR Exemption, will continue to receive that on their school bill.
Enhanced STAR
The Enhanced STAR is now being handled entirely by the state, NOT the Assessor’s Office. They will automatically convert property owners to Enhanced if they are 65 and are under the income limit of $110,750.
Low Income Senior Exemption
As a senior citizen, you may be entitled to an additional tax exemption. For this exemption, your gross income for 2024 must be under $37,400.
You may call our office for further information. For your convenience you may apply by mail. Mail completed application and appropriate proofs to:
Town of Amherst Assessor's Office
5583 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
When filing by mail; if you wish a receipt, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Deadline for the 2026 School Tax Bill is March 1, 2026.
Please see our Common Exemptions page for more information.
Assessor's Office
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7038
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Assessor's Office
Murphy, Emily
Assessor
716-631-7038
Erzkus, Cara
Deputy Assessor
716-631-7038
Arnold, Bonnie
Real Property Appraisal Technician
716-631-7038
Fickhesen, Liz
Real Property Appraiser
716-631-7038
Hennard, Jeff
Senior Real Property Appraiser
716-631-7038
Lucia, Beth
Clerk - PT
716-631-7038
McKinnon, Jill
Clerk Typist
716-631-7038
Watt, Diane
Clerk Typist
716-631-7038
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