School Tax Relief Exemption
(STAR) Information
Basic STAR
(no age limit and Income under $500,000)
- Application RP-425 completed and signed
- Ownership of 1,2 or 3 family home or condominium
- Must be primary residence
- Copies of two (2) proofs of residency per household must accompany application
Acceptable forms of proof include:
Current Drivers License
Current Voters Registration
Current Auto Registration
Current New York State Tax Return
Current Cable or Telephone Bill
Social Security Earnings Statement
Recent Bank Statement
Enhanced STAR
(age 65 + with income under $79,050)
- Application RP-425 completed, signed and returned before
March 1, 2013
- Ownership of 1,2 or 3 family home or condominium
- Must be primary residence
- 65 years of as of December 31, 2013 - Proof must be submitted (current driver's license)
- Income Under $79,050 (adjusted gross minus IRA) proof must be submitted
Acceptable forms of proof income:
2011 State and Federal signed tax returns with all schedules attached
2011 Social Security Statement (1099) OR
2011 Railroad Retirement Statements (1099 and 1099R forms)
- Enhanced STAR must be renewed every year
For more information, contact the Town of Amherst Assessor's Office.
For your convenience you may apply for STAR by mail.
Mail completed application and appropriate proofs to:
Town of Amherst Assessor's Office
Attention: STAR
5583 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221 |
