Governor Hochul announces nearly 3 Million New Yorkers to receive over $2 billion in tax relief this Summer and Fall

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced this month that nearly three million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program.

According to the Governor's office, STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide.

While some STAR recipients will receive their benefit in the form of a tax exemption this year, many other recipients will receive a tax credit and will be sent a check in the mail this summer and fall.

“The start of summer is also the start of STAR tax relief season for millions of New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said.

“From tax credits and energy rebates to our expanded child tax credit and middle class tax cuts, we’re continuing to put more money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.”

Listen to our latest on-air segment with the Governor for more of her remarks:

Most homeowners eligible for a STAR credit will receive a check between $350 and $600, while most seniors eligible for an Enhanced STAR credit will receive a check between $700 and $1,500, the Governor's office said.

Check deliveries have begun and will continue statewide throughout the summer and fall. STAR recipients can visit ny.gov/STAR to track their check delivery or enroll in direct deposit.

Homeowners who are eligible and registered for the STAR credit program will receive their STAR check before the deadline for their school taxes.

Some parts of the state, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, have school tax due dates in late June and July and will receive their STAR benefits soon.

Benefits across other parts of the state will continue to roll out throughout the summer and fall.

Governor Kathy Hochul image.