Tax Exemption Information

Partial property tax exemptions are available to property owners in the Town of Irondequoit who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Basic STAR exemption for school taxes is available on your primary residence regardless of age and income.

Enhanced STAR exemption for school taxes is available if you will be 65 years of age or over in the calendar year.  Applications must be filed by March 1 with proof of age and adjusted gross income of less than $67,850 (less IRA distributions). 

Senior Citizen’s exemption is available for all property taxes: town, county, and school.  Application for this type of exemption must be made annually.  Eligibility is primarily based on a minimum age of 65, and is also tied to gross income of less than $34,400.

Veteran’s exemption is only applicable to town and county taxes; however, most applicants need only apply once to receive this exemption on an yearly basis.  Veterans who receive an exemption based on a disability are required to submit verification each year, except for those with permanent disability ratings.

Cold War Recognition Certificate is necessary for a special county property tax exemption for those who served in the armed forces between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991.