NYS Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption
NYS Department of Taxation / City of Syracuse
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NYS Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption in its Syracuse, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Reduces assessed value of primary residence by up to 50% for qualifying seniors. Age 65+, income limits set locally. Stacks with Enhanced STAR for significant combined property tax relief. Apply with City of Syracuse Assessment Office or Onondaga County.
Age 65+, low income, file by March 1
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Syracuse, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Syracuse Neighborhood Block Challenge Program Up to $2,500 per household
- SHARP Emergency Home Repair Grant Up to $3,000
- Urgent Care Home Repair Program Up to $20,000 (loan/grant combo)
- NYS Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) Up to $40,000
Key Details
- Up to 50% reduction in assessed value
- Age 65+ primary residence
- Income limits set by local jurisdiction
- Stacks with Enhanced STAR
- File Jan 2, Mar 1 at Syracuse Assessment Office
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File Jan 2, Mar 1 with local assessor each year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for NYS Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption in Syracuse, NY?
The Grant Map record states: Up to 50% reduction in assessed value. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for NYS Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption in Syracuse?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NYS Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption in Syracuse, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with NYS Department of Taxation / City of Syracuse; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 315-448-8270. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File Jan 2, Mar 1 with local assessor each year.
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