When applying for the Senior Citizen Exemption, you must be 65 or over, gross income of less than $58,400 (2022 income) and the home must be your primary residence.  We have listed three scenarios below, depending on which category you fall into please submit the appropriate form(s).

•    If you are currently receiving the Enhanced STAR Exemption and would like to apply for a Senior Citizen Exemption please fill out Item B under the heading “Senior Citizen”

•    If you are currently receiving the Basic STAR Exemption and would like to apply for a Senior Citizen Exemption please fill out Item B under the heading “Senior Citizen” and Items 1 & 2 under the heading “Enhanced STAR”

•    If you are a first time applicant in the Town of Southold and would like to file for a Senior Citizen Exemption please fill out Item A under the heading “Senior Citizen”.  You must also register with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to receive the STAR Credit Check.  To Register you may go online at www.tax.ny.gov/star or call (518)457-2036

Senior Citizen 

Enhanced STAR

1. First Time Application

2. Income Verification Program (IVP)

3. Third Party Mailing