Annual Renewal for Senior Citizen Exemption for 2027/2028 Tax Year RPTL, Sec.467
Dear Property Owner:
In order to renew your Senior Citizen exemption, you are encouraged to submit a renewal application along with the required documentation on or before October 15, 2026.The Assessment Department will be unable to process your application without this documentation.
The TOTAL combined income of all owners and their spouses cannot exceed $58,399.99 for the 2025 tax year (January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025).
Please submit the following documentation: (PLEASE MAKE SURE NONE OF YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE PASSWORD PROTECTED OR THIS WILL DELAY THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION.)
- Proof of earnings i.e. Entire Federal Income Tax Form 1040 for the 2025 tax year
- 2025 Social Security statement or copies of your Social Security check stubs
- Proof of pension income (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of Interest income derived from bank deposits or CD’s (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of dividend income (IRS Form1099)
- Distributions from an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity
If you did NOT file a Federal Income Tax Form 1040, please submit the following where applicable:
- 2025 Social Security statement or copies of your Social Security check stubs
- W-2 Form for the 2025 tax year from your employer
- Proof of pension income (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of Interest income derived from bank deposits or CD’s (IRS Form 1099)
- Proof of dividend income (IRS Form1099)
- Distributions from an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity
- MUST submit the required Income Worksheet
List any additional real estate you either own, wholly or in part (attach additional sheets if necessary.)
This exemption, if granted, will affect your City of Yonkers real estate taxes, which will be July 2027, and your Westchester County taxes, which will be March 2028.
As a reminder, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will determine the Enhanced STAR.
We encourage you to go on to the next page to complete your application and upload all supporting documentation securely online OR please use any of these options:
- Mail: City of Yonkers Assessment Department, 40 South Broadway, Rm 100, Yonkers, NY 10701
- Email: assessmentsupport@yonkersny.gov
- Visit City Hall in-person: 40 South Broadway, Rm 100, Yonkers, NY 10701
If you have any questions about this or any other assessment concerns, please contact the Assessment Department at AssessmentSupport@yonkersny.govor (914) 377-6200.
Sincerely,
Angela Passiatore
Assessment Clerk Supervisor