Overview
- The state is now distributing about $2.0–$2.1 billion through the STAR program to roughly 2.78–3.0 million eligible primary‑residence homeowners and seniors.
- Most qualifying homeowners with incomes under $500,000 will receive $350–$600 while many eligible seniors with incomes near or below $110,750 will get $700–$1,500.
- Recipients will get relief either as a local school tax exemption or as a refundable state credit issued by check or direct deposit, with mailings scheduled through summer and fall to match local billing cycles.
- Governor Hochul’s office published a region-by-region breakdown that shows Long Island and the Mid‑Hudson region among the largest recipients by dollars and taxpayer counts.
- The Tax Department will hold regional STAR seminars starting July 7 and is urging homeowners to enroll in direct deposit at least 15 business days before their local school tax due date to speed delivery and help households meet tax payments.