Town of Ramapo, New York
Questions? call: 845-357-5100

STAR

Exemption applications must be filed with The Assessor’s Office. Do not file any exemption applications with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance or with the Office of Real Property Tax Services. All applications are due on or before March 1.

THE FORMS BELOW MUST BE PRINTED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR ORIGINAL SIGNATURE. THEY MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

 

Star Exemptions

If you are a new homeowner, for the Basic STAR or the Senior Enhanced STAR programs please contact New York State directly at (518) 457-2036.

 Senior Enhanced Form (RP-425E*) - for use if you will be 65 in 2020 and are currently  residing in a home already receiving the Basic Star Exemption (total household income on 2019 tax return must not exceed $90,550 -must use 2019 federal tax return [1040].  NOTE:  YOU MUST INCLUDE send proof of age/identification such as a copy of driver license or passport). 

You must also file an Automatic Income Verification Form  (RP-425IVP**)

If you are renewing your SENIOR ENHANCED STAR program use this form:

RENEWAL Application for Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption  (RP425rnw)

*** must use 2019 federal tax return [1040] and send identification for all applicants such as a copy of driver license or passport).