Assessor

Senior Citizen Exemption Benefit for Property Taxes
Applications filed with the Assessor’s Office by March 1, 2024

The Town of Clifton Park is currently working to ensure residents who are eligible for a Senior Citizen Exemption for their property taxes are notified of this opportunity. Please note the Senior Citizen Exemption is an additional benefit to the current STAR Exemption for eligible Seniors. If you have any questions about your possible eligibility as a Senior Citizen in our community, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 518.371.6460.

If you believe you might qualify for the Senior Citizen Exemption you can request tohave an application mailed to you or obtain the application by visiting the Assessor's Office.

Please see the basic eligibility requirements below.
1. If this property is your "primary residence" and you are 65 years old or older by March 1, 2024, you may qualify for the Senior Citizen Exemption.
2. Eligibility is based on the 2022 annual income of the owner(s) (including spouse). The maximum annual income limit is $37,400.

The application must be filed in the Assessor's Office no later than March 1, 2024.

“Our Town Assessor’s Office is working to help eligible Seniors attain the maximum benefit allowed by New York State for property tax relief, said Town Supervisor Phil Barrett. We will assist Seniors as they navigate the system and provide helpful information on their eligibility status.”