New Rochelle Homeowners: The June Tax Deadline You Don’t Want to Miss

The June Tax Deadline: What New Rochelle Homeowners Need to Know

If you own real estate in the City of New Rochelle, June is an important month to keep on your radar.

While many Westchester County homeowners are used to paying the county portion of their property taxes in April, New Rochelle follows its own municipal tax collection schedule. In New Rochelle, Westchester County property taxes open for collection on June 1 and are due on or before June 30.

Why New Rochelle’s June Deadline Matters

Unlike many towns in Westchester that bundle county taxes with town taxes earlier in the year, New Rochelle separates its local tax calendar into distinct billing cycles. That makes June a key month for homeowners, investors, and sellers who are watching their carrying costs.

The City of New Rochelle Tax Office strictly follows New York State Real Property Tax Law when it comes to payment timing. If you mail your payment, it must be received or carry an official United States Postal Service postmark dated on or before the due date. Postmarks from home or office postage machines are not sufficient.

That detail matters. If a payment arrives late without a proper USPS postmark, interest and penalties may apply.

The Full New Rochelle Property Tax Calendar

• January: City Property Taxes are due.
• June: Westchester County Property Taxes are due.
• September: First half of School and Library Taxes are due.
• March: Second half of School and Library Taxes are due.

New Rochelle also moved the School and Library tax collection months up from October and April to September and March beginning with the 2025–2026 school year. This change was designed to improve the timing of local tax collections and help the school district receive funds earlier in the fiscal cycle.

Why This Matters When Buying or Selling

Property taxes are not just a line item on a bill. They are part of the true cost of owning a home in New Rochelle.

For sellers, tax timing can affect closing adjustments, buyer questions, and how a property is positioned in the market. For buyers, understanding the tax calendar helps avoid surprises after closing. For homeowners, knowing when each bill is due helps protect against unnecessary penalties and gives a clearer picture of annual carrying costs.

In a market like New Rochelle, where assessments, tax calendars, and local costs all affect value, being informed is part of being prepared.

Need Help Looking Up Your Property?

If you own a home in New Rochelle and want help reviewing your property tax card, understanding your current assessment, or seeing how recent assessment calendar changes may affect your property value, feel free to comment below or send me a direct message.

Thomas Roberts
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
William Raveis Real Estate

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the STAR Program: School Tax Relief for Homeowners

What Is the NYS STAR Program? A Complete Homeowner Guide

The New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Program is one of the most important tax-saving benefits available to New York homeowners. Created in 1997 and fully implemented during the 1998–99 school year, STAR helps reduce school property taxes for owner-occupied primary residences statewide.

Millions of homeowners in New York benefit from STAR each year, and understanding how it works can help you save hundreds—or even thousands—on your annual school tax bill.

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How the STAR Program Works

STAR reduces the taxable value of your home for school tax purposes. It does not apply to county, town, village, or city taxes—only school district taxes.

You may qualify for STAR if your home is your primary residence and is one of the following property types:

• 1–3 family home
• Condominium
• Co-op
• Mobile home
• Farmhouse or agricultural dwelling

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Basic STAR vs. Enhanced STAR

There are two levels of STAR benefits:

⭐ Basic STAR

• Available to all homeowners using the property as their primary residence
• No age requirement
• Household income must be under $500,000
• Provides an exemption of roughly $30,000 in assessed value

⭐⭐ Enhanced STAR

• Available to homeowners aged 65 or older
• Income limit for 2025: approx. $107,000 (adjusted yearly)
• Provides a larger savings—typically equivalent to $74,900+ in assessed value

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STAR Credit vs. STAR Exemption

As of 2016, STAR benefits are issued in two formats:

• STAR Exemption — reduces your assessed value on the school tax bill (closed to new applicants)
• STAR Credit — delivered as a refund check/direct deposit to new homeowners

If you bought your home after 2015, you will receive the STAR credit instead of the exemption.

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Property Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights

New York State also provides a Property Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to ensure you have access to clear information about:

• Your STAR exemption or credit amount
• How tax savings are calculated
• Assessment appeals and grievance procedures
• Your rights and responsibilities as a property owner

Seniors already receiving the local Senior Citizen Exemption automatically qualify for Enhanced STAR.

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Eligibility Requirements

To receive any STAR benefit, you must:

• Own your home
• Use it as your primary residence
• Meet the income requirements
• Provide proof of residency if requested

If you're unsure about eligibility, your local assessor can help confirm your status.

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Additional STAR Resources

For more STAR forms, official state documents, and helpful homeowner tax resources, visit my dedicated resource page:

📌 Forms & Links – NYS STAR Resources

This page is maintained and updated to help homeowners access STAR forms, exemption applications, assessor contacts, and additional New York State tax guidance.

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Helpful External Links

1. NYS Senate – STAR FAQ

2. ACCESS NYC – STAR Program

3. Property Tax Consultants