Overview
- Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state began mailing STAR property tax credit checks on Tuesday, June 16, and deliveries will continue through the summer and fall to match local school tax due dates.
- The program will distribute about $2.1 billion to roughly 2.78–3 million eligible owner‑occupants, with most homeowners receiving $350–$600 and most seniors getting $700–$1,500.
- Some recipients will see the benefit as a tax‑exemption on their school bill while others will receive a refundable state income tax credit paid by mailed check or direct deposit.
- The governor’s office released regional estimates showing the largest shares going to Long Island ($659.2 million to 572,000 recipients) and the Mid‑Hudson ($461.1 million to 397,000 recipients) with New York City slated for about $149.7 million to 474,000 recipients.
- The state Tax Department is urging homeowners to register or enroll in STAR direct deposit and will hold regional seminars beginning in July to help people confirm eligibility and speed payment processing, a step that can affect escrow management and near‑term household budgets.