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Exemptions Information
Partial property tax exemptions are available to property owners in the Town and Village of Webster who meet certain eligibility requirements. All residential exemptions listed below are available for the owners’ primary residence only. Below you will find brief descriptions of the most common exemptions and links to applications and their full instructions. The applications below are for those applying for the first-time at a particular address. Renewal applications, when applicable, are different and are mailed directly to the applicants each Fall with a reminder to renew.
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All forms are due by March 1st and may be filled out on line, printed for your signature and mailed to:
Town of Webster Assessor’s Office
Town Hall
1000 Ridge Road
Webster, NY 14580
| Do you qualify for an exemption? | |
| Basic STAR - Available to all owner-occupied primary residences (one per married couple). You must attach proof of your residency at the address for which you are applying. Proof of residency may include your driver’s license, voter registration card, utility bill and/or cancelled mail sent to you at the address for which you are applying. STAR discounts apply only to the September school tax bill. Enhanced STAR – The same as Basic STAR except that extra discounts are available to seniors (age 65 or over by December 31 of the year of the application deadline) who are income eligible. You must include proof of your age (or your spouse’s age, whoever will be/is 65 or over) and proof of your income. See application for the income requirements, as this amount changes annually. Be sure to submit the correct income tax year. Renewable annually. |
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| Lower-income Senior Citizens – The “original” senior’s exemption offers various levels of discounts based on your level of need as determined by your household income. Applicants or their spouse must be 65 or over by December 31 of the year of the application deadline. You must include proof of your residency and age (or your spouse’s age, whoever will be/is 65 or over) and proof of your income. Depending on your income and the limits set by the taxing jurisdictions (subject to change) discounts may be applicable to school, town, county and village taxes. If you qualify for this exemption, you do not need to make application for the Enhanced STAR. It will automatically be given to you. Renewable annually. | |
| Alternative Veteran – Available to the primary residence of honorably discharged veterans who have served during a period of war. Additional benefits will be granted to those who also served in a combat zone, and/or who have a service-connected disability. Copy of DD-214 (separation/discharge papers) and proof of residency is required. Discounts apply only to town, county and village taxes. | |
| Cold War Veteran – A lesser benefit is available to the primary residence of honorably discharged veterans who did not serve during a period of war. Copy of DD-214 (separation/discharge papers) and proof of residency is required. In Webster, discounts apply only to county taxes. | |
| Physically Disabled – Improvements made to your primary residence for the purpose of accommodating a disabled family member may be subject to exemption under certain criteria. Proof of disability (doctor’s certification) and residency is required. Discount applies only to the county portion of your January tax bill. | |
| Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income – Available to the primary residency of persons with certain documented disabilities and limited income. Proof of disability (doctor’s certification), income and residency is required. Depending on your income and the limits set by the taxing jurisdictions (subject to change) discounts may be applicable to school, town, county and village taxes. Renewable annually. | |
| Business Investment Exemption – Available to property owners of recently improved commercial, business or industrial property, this exemption partially exempts the qualifying improvement only and graduates the tax increase toward full value over a ten year period. The level of discount varies according to jurisdiction. Pay attention to the requirement to apply within one year of completion of the improvement! |