05/05/2026 Assessment Community Weekly
STAR maximum exemption savings
We recently announced the maximum 2026-2027 STAR exemptions savings are available online. The RPSV4 database update is now available for download as well.
To install the update, log in to the Online Assessment Community and select RPSV4 Updates in the menu. Under STAR data, download and run Star_Cap_2026.exe.
The update will not change the level number of your database. Replication users should run the update at the consolidated site and each remote site.
Final reminder: 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 by 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.
Final reminder: Manufactured home and co-op spreadsheets due May 8, except on Long Island
If you have not yet, submit your manufactured home and co-op spreadsheets, visit: Send the manufactured home and co-op spreadsheets to the Tax Department. The May 8 deadline applies to all municipalities except those in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, which have later assessment calendars.
Each spreadsheet has two tabs, one of which must be completed manually. You must complete both tabs of the spreadsheets. If we do not receive complete data from you, your residents may not receive their STAR credits, or they can become significantly delayed.
We need complete inventory for every park and co-op annually. Your data must include all manufactured home lots (including vacant and rented manufactured homes) and co-op units, not just those you deem STAR relevant.
- Manufactured Home Spreadsheet for RPSV4 users
Instructions and file specifications for the RPSV4 users manufactured home spreadsheet
Important: You must complete the Status Changes 2026 (manual) tab. If you do not complete this worksheet, manufactured home park residents may not receive their STAR credits, or they can become significantly delayed.
- Co-op Spreadsheet for RPSV4 users
Instructions and file specifications for the RPSV4 users co-op spreadsheet
- Manual Load Spreadsheet for users of other software
Instructions and file specifications for the manual load manufactured home and co-op spreadsheet
Important: You must complete the Status Changes 2026 tab. If you do not complete this worksheet, manufactured home park residents may not receive their STAR credits, or they can become significantly delayed.
Municipalities and counties conducting reassessments
We recently updated the following:
List of most recent reassessments by county and municipality
We have also updated our Reassessment Project Deadline Dates through 2028.
Tip: For more reassessment info, see our Reassessment resources for local officials.
STAR letters hitting mailboxes
We are continuing to mail the following letter to impacted STAR recipients across the state:
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.
If you are contacted by a property owner about this letter, 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.
Pam Bridgeford retiring
Long time ORPTS employee and Educational Services team member Pam Bridgeford is retiring this month! Pam has been with ORPTS (or the predecessors of ORPTS, starting when we were Equalization and Assessment) for over 40 years and worked in Human Resources, Office of Counsel, and Utility Valuation before landing in Educational Services. Please join us in congratulating Pam on her retirement!
Many of you knew Pam well and often reached out to her personally with questions. Going forward, ensure you are contacting our Educational Services Team at orpts.edservices@tax.ny.gov or 518-474-1764.