The Town of Newport is committed to supporting seniors and their caregivers to obtain the help they need to remain independent and enhance their quality of life. Staff are available to assist seniors by helping to review services and programs that best fit their needs and providing community programming.
Senior Trip 2024
The Town Clerk’s Office oversaw the 2024 senior trip, bringing seniors to Raquette Lake for an educational tour about the location’s history and sightseeing.
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Senior Property Exemptions
Senior Citizens Tax Exemption
Local governments and school districts in New York State can opt to grant a reduction on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying senior citizens. This is accomplished by reducing the taxable assessment of the senior's home by as much as 50%. To qualify for this property tax exemption, the homeowner must be at least 65 years or older and meet certain income limitations as well as other requirements. For a detailed outline of the ownership and income eligibility requirements, please visit the NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance.
STAR Program (NYS School Tax Relief Program)
If you are eligible and enrolled in the STAR Program, you’ll receive your benefit each year in one of two ways: STAR credit check or STAR exemption -reduction on your school tax bill. For more eligibility information on the types of property, homeowners and special housing situations, visit the NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance.
Basic STAR
- Available for owner-occupied, primary residences
- Basic STAR credit income limit is $500,000, while the income limit for the Basic STAR exemption is $250,000
- Based on the first $30,000 of the full value of a home
Enhanced STAR
- Provides an increased benefit for the primary residences of senior citizens (age 65+) with qualifying incomes: $98,700 or less for 2024 benefits
Notary Services
At this time, we don’t have a notary on staff but plan to in the near future. We will update this information once it becomes available.