More than $2 billion in STAR relief will be issued to about 2.78 million New Yorkers this fall, with credits ranging from $350 to $600 for most households earning under $500,000 and from $700 to $1,500 for seniors under $110,750.

About 572,000 Long Island homeowners will receive a STAR credit or exemption on their school tax bill, out of nearly 3 million eligible statewide.

Most eligible homeowners will get $350 to $600, while most Enhanced STAR seniors will receive $700 to $1,500; some benefits come as tax exemptions, others as refundable credits by check or direct deposit.

Statewide regional STAR seminars will explain enrollment and maximize benefits, with Nassau County sessions on July 28 and Suffolk County on July 29.

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Direct Deposit is being promoted to speed payments, with guidance to enroll at least 15 business days before local school tax due dates; regional seminars begin in July starting in Erie County.

Checks have begun mailing and will continue through the summer and fall, with faster delivery for areas with upcoming school tax due dates; others will follow as due dates approach.

Deliveries will proceed statewide this summer and fall, prioritizing regions where school tax due dates are later in the season.

Recipients issued a tax credit will receive a check in summer or fall, or can enroll in direct deposit or track delivery at ny.gov/STAR.

Delivery status can be tracked or direct deposit enrollment completed via the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance STAR page.

STAR is framed as an affordability tool to offset high property taxes and influence housing costs and mortgage lending.

Officials emphasize STAR as relief from affordability pressures, with continued funding in the State Budget as a key measure for seniors and working-class homeowners.