Property Tax Exemption Information

There are a number of different programs available to Nassau County residents to help them save money on their property taxes.

STAR Program:

New York State's School Tax Relief (STAR) program provides recipients with savings on their school property taxes.

The STAR program works in two parts:

Basic STAR is available to New Yorkers who own and live in their own home, condominium, or cooperative apartment, with an adjusted gross income that does not exceed $500,000, regardless of their age.

Enhanced STAR is available to senior citizen (ages 65 and older) property owners whose combined adjusted gross income level (less any taxable IRA distributions) is under $84,550 for the 2014 tax year. If the property is owned by a husband and wife, only one of them must be at least 65 years old to qualify for this exemption.

STAR applications can be obtained from the Nassau County Department of Assessment using the links at the bottom of this page,

Other local property tax exemptions:

Nassau County also offers other property tax exemptions, including those for:

* Senior Citizens

* Veterans

* Members of volunteer fire departments and ambulance companies

* Persons with disabilities and limited incomes

* First time homebuyers.

You can obtain additional information and applications about these property tax exemptions from the Nassau County Department of Assessment by clicking the links below.  

Property Exemptions for Nassau County Residents:

* Basic STAR

* Enhanced STAR

* Volunteer Firefighters & Ambulance Workers

* First-Time Homebuyers

* Cold War Veterans instructions/ Cold War Veterans Application

* Veterans

* Individuals With Disabilities  

* Senior Citizens

* Physically Disabled Tax Deduction for Home Improvements

***Applications should be filed with the Nassau County Department of Assessment. The deadline to apply for any of these exemptions for the 2016-17 Nassau assessment roll is January 4, 2016.***