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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS
 The following is a brief description of residential (Homestead) property tax exemptions available to property owners in the City of Rochester.
You must apply for any exemption for which you may be eligible by February 1st.
For information and instructions, call the Bureau of Assessment exemption hotline at 585-428-6994 or stop by the office at City Hall, 30 Church St., Room 101A. For a detailed online explanation, go to the LINKS page for NYS ORPS' descriptions of exemptions.
Basic STAR
for property which is the owner's primary residence. No age requirement, no income qualification. (Applies to City and School Taxes only.) Click here for an application.
SENIORS: Click here for a helpful Questions & Answers Brochure
Enhanced STAR
for property which is the primary residence of an owner who is age 65 or older (or a surviving spouse age 62 or older) and had a maximum household income of $73,000* in the previous year. *Subject to increase. The property owner can choose to have New York State automatically review for renewal or have a renewal application mailed. (Applies to City and School Taxes only.)
Senior Citizens
for property which is the primary residence of an owner who is age 65 or older (or a surviving spouse age 62 or older) and had a maximum household income of $36,400* in the previous year. *Subject to increase. The annual renewal application is mailed to the owner. (Applies to City, School and County Taxes. If a child attending public school resides on the premises, including in a rental unit, the exemption will not apply to the School Tax.)
Click here for an application.
Capital Improvements to Residential Property
for one and two family houses which have undergone reconstruction, alteration, or improvement. The cost of the improvements must be at least $3,000. Expenditures for maintenance do not qualify. The exemption applies to an increase in assessed value due to the improvements. (Applies to City and School Taxes only.) Click here for an application
Veterans
for residential properties owned by a veteran (or unmarried surviving spouse) which is the primary residence of the owner, who served during defined periods of war or served during the Cold War between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991. (Applies to City and County Taxes only.) Click here for an application.
Disabled
for residential property with an owner and primary resident who receives Social Security disability payments, Railroad Retirement disability benefits, or has a state certificate designating them as legally blind. The maximum household income of $36,400* in the previous year is a requirement for this exemption. (Applicable to Monroe County taxes only.) *Subject to increase. The annual renewal application is mailed to the owner. (Applicable to Monroe County taxes only.) Click here for an application.
Clergy
For residence owned by a clergy person (or unmarried surviving spouse) who is engaged in the work assigned by the church or denomination of which they are a member. Click here for an application.
Construction of Living Quarters for Parent or Grandparent
The property must be the owner's principal place of residence and the primary residence of at least one parent or grandparent. The exemption applies to a resultant increase in assessed value due to the construction. (Applicable to Monroe County taxes only.) Click here for an application.
Historic Improvement Exemption
an exemption on the increased assessed value due to alteration or improvements approved by the Historic Preservation Board. (Applies to City and School Taxes only.) Click here for an application.
Religious, Educational, Charitable, Hospital, and Other Nonprofit
Property must be owned by the nonprofit organization seeking the exemption. It cannot be owned by individuals, profit-making corporations, or other non-exempt groups. The property must be used for tax exempt purposes. (Applies to City, School and County Taxes.)
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