Basic STAR Program

Extended to all owner-occupied residences, regardless of income.

Enhanced STAR Program

Property owner must be 65 or older with adjusted gross income not exceeding $72,000* per year. If owned by a husband and wife, only one has to be 65 or older with combined adjusted gross income not exceeding $72,000*.

Senior Citizen Exemption

Based upon income, reduction of up to 50% for county, town, highway and school taxes.  Income of $36,400* or less.  Must be legal residence of and occupied by all owners for a period of one year.  If property is jointly owned by a husband and wife, or by siblings, only one owner must be 65 or older.

Disability Exemption

Certified to receive SSDI or SSI benefits, or legally blind, applicant must have physical or mental impairment substantially limiting ability to engage in one or more major life activities.  Based upon income, provides up to 50% reduction of taxes.  Property must be legal residence of disabled person, and used for residential purposes.

Veteran's Exemption

Provides partial exemption from county, town and highway taxes (not on school and/or special district taxes) on property used exclusively for residential purposes, that is owned by and primary residence of applicant. Honorably discharged veteran or his/her spouse, and the surviving spouse (not remarried) of a deceased veteran are eligible.

Volunteer Firefighters & Ambulance Corps

Provides property tax reduction to qualified volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance corps personnel, and property must be the primary residence.  Applicant must have 5 years of certified service and reside in the Town of North Hempstead.  Those with more than 20 years of service may qualify for a lifetime exemption, which will not require the volunteer to reapply each year.

Home Improvement

The home improvement exemption is an eight-year decreasing exemption on alterations, reconstruction or property improvements that increase the assessed value of a one or two family home. Exemptions apply to county, town and special district taxes. School districts may opt out of this exemption. The value of the home improvement must be at least $3,000 and is limited to $80,000 in increased market value.