Archive · 24 Aug 2025
New York Sends STAR Tax Relief Checks to Homeowners
New York is sending extra money to homeowners through the STAR program to help with property taxes.
The state is giving out checks worth up to $1,500, starting this week and continuing through the fall.
The STAR program has been around since 1997 to help people with high school tax bills.
Homeowners who make less than $500,000 usually get a basic payment, while seniors with lower incomes may get more.
Payments are automatic for those already signed up, but new homeowners need to register.
The timing of when people receive their checks depends on when their local school taxes are due.
New York homeowners will receive property tax relief through the STAR program.
Checks worth up to $1,500 are being distributed starting this week and continuing through the fall.
The STAR program, in place since 1997, helps homeowners manage school tax bills.
Homeowners earning under $500,000 qualify for the basic STAR payment.
Distribution of payments depends on local school tax due dates.
- Who
- Homeowners in New York
- What
- New York is distributing funds through the School Tax Relief (STAR) program.
- When
- Payments began this week and will continue through the summer and fall.
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To provide property tax relief.
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- Program Name
- School Tax Relief (STAR)
- Maximum Payment
- $1,500
- Total Relief
- $2.2 billion
- Basic STAR Income Limit
- $500,000
- Enhanced STAR Income Limit
- $107,300