2008 Middle Class STAR Rebate Program
The Middle Class STAR Rebate Program continues for 2008.
Those receiving Basic and Enhanced STAR on the 2007 assessment roll will be eligible for the rebates. Applications may be filed with ORPS until November 30, however an applicant who did not receive the STAR exemption on the 2007 roll will not be eligible for the rebate this year.
Basic STAR recipients
" Basic STAR recipients who applied for the 2007 rebate do not have to reapply as long as the property information remains the same. Rebate checks automatically will be issued by the end of October. The amount will be approximately the same as last year.
- Homeowners who did not apply for the 2007, or if property information changed during the year, must apply by December 31, 2008.
- Property owners with an income of more than $250,000 are not eligible for a rebate check, even with a basic STAR exemption.
Enhanced STAR recipients
- Enhanced STAR recipients, generally seniors, will be issued a rebate check automatically by the end of October. As with the Basic STAR Recipients, if property information remained the same, Enhanced STAR recipients do not have to apply. Enhanced rebate amounts will be approximately 40% higher than last year.
Rebate amounts and mailing schedules
Individuals will be able to determine the amount of their 2008 Middle Class STAR rebate and the date it will be mailed by visiting the ORPS website at: http://www.orps.state.ny.us/
