REDUCING YOUR TAX BILL: 

SCHOOL TAX RELIEF (STAR)

For more information, go to the:
NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance Website

The School Tax Relief (STAR) Program is a State-funded school property tax reduction program which provides a school tax reduction for all “primary residence” property owners

There are two types of exemptions: Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR. Residents may be eligible for one or the other. To be eligible for either, you must own residential property (it should be your primary residence). Islip Town residents need to file with the Town of Islip.

For additional information about the STAR program, visit:

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance STAR Eligibility

Register for the School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit

Please Note: The Islip School District Tax Code for NYS Income Tax Returns is 304.

For further information contact the Islip Town’s STAR Program offices, located at 40 Nassau Avenue (just behind Islip Town Hall) or call (631) 224-5058. Additional information about the STAR Program is also available by accessing the link below:

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES

Updated information on the STAR Program will be posted each year in November, or upon availability from New York State.