Property Tax Reduction

Suffolk County homeowners pay the 11th highest property taxes in the United States! There are two basic ways you can reduce your Property Taxes:

Lower Your Assessment Through Exemptions

The easiest way to lower your assessment is to apply for a STAR exemption. STAR is New York State's School Tax Relief Program that includes a school property tax rebate program and a partial property tax exemption from school taxes. All New Yorkers who own and live in their home are eligible for the STAR exemption on their primary residence.

• Basic STAR exemption is available for owner-occupied, primary residences regardless of the owners' ages or incomes. Basic STAR works by exempting the first $30,000 of the full value of a home from school taxes.
• The Enhanced STAR exemption is available for the primary residences of senior citizens (age 65 and older) with yearly household incomes not exceeding the statewide standard.
• There are also exemptions for Veterans and Clergy.

For more information and an application, contact your Assessor's office, or click: www.orps.state.ny.us/star/. The deadline to file for a STAR exemption is usually March 1st, but check with your Town to make sure of the deadline date.

File A Property Tax Grievance

A Property Tax Grievance is a formal complaint filed by a homeowner or homeowner’s representative contesting a town's valuation of a specific property. If successful, the “assessed value” of the property is reduced, and the property taxes are recalculated against this lower value, resulting in lower taxes.

Many homeowners worry that if they file a grievance, their taxes may be raised, but this is not true. Your property tax assessment can be lowered or remain the same, but cannot be increased as a result of your grievance.

To learn more about the Property Tax Reduction process, and to see if your property qualifies for a property tax reduction, complete and submit the form to the right or call Cori at (631) 470-6033 today!

All Island Tax Grievance has helped thousands of homeowners lower their property taxes. Founded by Cori Kaplan, a licensed attorney and real estate broker, All Island makes it easy for homeowners to deal with the often daunting world of “town hall.” We research each case, file all necessary paperwork, and represent the final case in court if necessary. We’re a small business that provides personalized service, and our “win rate” is greater than 95%. We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation. We’ll let you know if you’re qualified to receive a tax reduction. There is no fee unless we successfully get you a tax reduction.