Grievances must be submitted before your town’s Board of Assessment Review (BAR) meetings, which are held on the third Tuesday in June. Enroll today to ensure you don’t miss this important deadline!
Yes, O’Connor can help you reduce your property taxes.
• Yes – you pay NOTHING unless we successfully lower your property taxes
• Fast and simple online enrollment completed in just 2–3 minutes
• Personalized concierge service, including property site visits
• O’Connor helped clients save over $213 million in 2025
The School Tax Relief Program (STAR)
School taxes represent the largest portion of property taxes for homeowners in New York. The STAR program was created to help reduce this financial burden. Similar to a homestead exemption in other states, STAR now primarily functions as a tax credit or rebate. This means eligible homeowners receive a payment either via direct deposit or check to help offset school tax costs. However, homeowners who had an exemption in place prior to 2016 may continue with that benefit, while newer homeowners must opt for the credit.
There are two types of STAR programs:
The first is Basic STAR, comparable to a standard homestead exemption. It is available to homeowners of all ages with an annual income below $500,000.
The second is Enhanced STAR, designed for homeowners aged 65 or older with a combined income under $107,300. This income limit will increase to $110,750 for the 2026–27 school year.
• Basic STAR Benefits: Typically provides a tax credit ranging from $300 to $500 and reduces the taxable value of a home by $30,000
• Enhanced STAR Benefits: Usually offers a tax credit between $800 and $1,500 and reduces taxable value by $86,000
O’Connor works tirelessly on your behalf, pursuing every eligible appeal option including the Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) to secure the maximum possible tax reduction. Based on our 50 years of real estate expertise, annual property tax appeals consistently deliver the best outcomes. Using powerful data insights and comprehensive evidence, we build strong cases based on unequal assessments and market value discrepancies.
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