State Providing $2.1 Billion Through STAR Program in Summer and Fall
6/16/2026 3:00:53 PM
By Greg Larson, News Director
Nearly 2.8 million New Yorkers will receive $2.1 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through the state's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. Governor Kathy Hochul, who made the announcement in New York City on Tuesday, says while some STAR recipients will receive their benefits in a form of a tax exemption this year, many others will get a tax credit and be sent a check in the mail this summer and fall. Hochul says most eligible homeowners will get between $350 and $600, while most seniors who are eligible for an Enhanced STAR credit will receive anywhere from $700 to $1,500...
Kathy Hochul: check deliveries have begun
Hochul says the relief will include $168.5 million to 314,000 residents in Western New York. STAR recipients can click here to track their check delivery or enroll in direct deposit.