03/31/2025 Assessment Community Weekly
IVP Tool Update
Based on feedback from the Real Property Tax Administration Committee, we’ve created a new option to use when closing enrollments in the IVP Tool.
Taxpayer Requested can be used when property owners who are eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption wish to stop receiving the benefit.
For more details, see Enhanced STAR Income Verification Program Tool User Guide.
2025 STAR Program Implementation Guide
We have updated the STAR Program Implementation Guide for 2025. We will begin issuing the first STAR reports in the coming weeks.
STAR letters hitting mailboxes
We’re mailing Form RP-425-RDE this week to Enhanced STAR exemption recipients who are not eligible in 2025 because their 2023 income exceeded the Enhanced STAR income limit. If you are contacted by a property owner about the letter, please direct them to the STAR resource center on our website, or to call our STAR call center at 518-457-2036.
FYI: Annual request for special franchise reports
We sent the below email to municipal clerks today. Note that we encourage clerks to work closely with assessors to complete the form.
Municipal clerks:
As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure accurate and consistent data collection, we kindly request your assistance in completing Form RP-7114, Municipal Report of Special Franchise Activity, for the 2024 calendar year. The information you provide will play a crucial role in conducting property valuations and ensure compliance by utility companies
Use Form RP-7114 to report:
- special franchise boundary changes,
- new special franchise, and
- construction in the public right of way.
By April 15, please return the form and any attachments to the mailing address, fax or email on the form. If you have questions, email ORPTS.Utility.Reports@tax.ny.gov.
While municipal clerks are responsible to complete and submit the form, we encourage you to work closely with your assessor to complete the form.