04/27/2026 Assessment Community Weekly
Use the Upload Files tool to submit your roll to ORPTS
If you publish your tentative roll on May 1, use the Upload Files tool to transmit your roll file to ORPTS as soon as possible, but no later than May 10.
Do not submit your roll in PDF format. Upload a copy of your RPSv4 database or—if you do not use RPSv4—a 15-c file. For details on how to upload files, see the instructions.
Note: When using the Upload Files tool, we strongly encourage you to use Google Chrome.
2026 STAR exemption maximum savings now available online
The Maximum 2026-2027 STAR exemption savings are now available online.
Bear in mind that the actual STAR savings for a municipal segment may be less than the maximum STAR savings. The amount of the STAR savings for a municipal segment cannot exceed the maximum STAR exemption savings, but it can be less than the maximum.
Note for RPSV4 users: We will notify you when the database update is available for STAR maximum savings amounts.
STAR letters hitting mailboxes
We are continuing to mail the following to impacted STAR recipients across the state:
RP-5300-DNL: Recipients of this letter have not responded to previous letters requesting income to demonstrate their eligibility for the STAR exemption within the 45-day timeframe, and will be denied the STAR exemption for their property.
RP-5300-WSC: Recipients of this letter are registered for the STAR credit. We are not able to confirm they meet the income requirements for a STAR benefit based on the information we have on file. Recipients of this letter should follow the instructions to provide their income information using the Homeowner Benefit Portal or our online STAR Income Worksheet.
RP-5300-ENH: Recipients of this letter received a Basic STAR exemption or credit last year, and they are eligible for an Enhanced benefit in 2026. This letter is informational and confirms they are eligible for Enhanced and that they do not have to take any action to receive it.
RP-5300-RES: Recipients of this letter are not eligible for any STAR benefit for one of the following reasons related to residency:
- We are unable to confirm the property is the primary residence of any of the owners,
- They indicated that they are receiving a benefit for a primary residence in another state,
- Rental income reported on their income tax return indicates that the property may be occupied by a tenant and may not be the primary residence of any owners, or
- They registered to receive a STAR benefit for multiple properties as their primary residence.
If you are contacted by a property owner about any of these letters, please direct them to our STAR Resource Center featuring our new Respond to a STAR letter page. This page is a new resource and as we continue to mail 2026 STAR letters, we'll add them to this page.
You may also contact the Assessor and County Director Hotline by phone at 518-457-9053 or via email at Assessor.hotline@tax.ny.gov for additional assistance. Please remember, assessor hotline resources are for assessors and county directors and should not be shared with taxpayers.
Judicial cases
New Judicial cases:
- Matter of Bi-Coastal Props., LLC v Soliman
- 21 W. 34 Owner LLC v Niblack
- Cavaluzzi v County of Sullivan