Peekskill assessor outlines STAR programs, proposes expanded senior exemption tiers
Assessor Bob Morin told the council the STAR filing deadline is May 1 and explained differences between the basic STAR, enhanced STAR exemption and enhanced STAR credit; he proposed new sliding-scale senior tiers that would help about 67 households at an estimated city cost of $22,000 annually.
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Bob Morin, representing the assessor's office, urged Peekskill homeowners to check their eligibility for the state's STAR programs and reminded residents that "all applications must be submitted by May 1." He said the basic STAR credit typically provides about $1,400 in annual savings and that the enhanced STAR exemption has been worth nearly $4,000 in recent years; he noted New York State will automatically grant the enhanced STAR to many existing basic STAR recipients beginning in 2026.
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