Cortland County Area Agency on Aging
Tax Relief Programs
Property Tax Credit - Circuit Breaker
The Claim for Real Property Tax Credit or "Circuit Breaker" is available each year from January until December 31. Homeowners and renters with a gross annual income of $18,000 or less may be due a rebate on New York State income taxes. The amount of the rebate is dependent on the proportion of property taxes paid in relation to income. This program is separate from the property tax exemption, and a person may apply for both. For forms or assistance, contact the Area Agency on Aging at (607) 753-5060.
Property Tax Exemption for the Elderly
Property owners age 65 and over may be eligible for an exemption of 20-50% of their property and/or school taxes if they meet income guidelines. Persons who qualify for the property tax exemption are automatically eligible for the STAR program with no separate application. For more information, assistance or applications, contact the Real Property Tax Office, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 753-5040, or the Area Agency on Aging, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 753-5060.
New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Program
STAR is the New York State program that provides an exemption from school taxes only. The Enhanced program is available to homeowners age 65 and older with income of under $63,750 (2005), and may reduce school tax bills by an average of 45%. Individuals need to apply for the Enhanced STAR exemption every year. The Basic program is available to all homeowners, regardless of age or income. A homeowner does not need to reapply for the basic exemption each year. For further information, contact the Area Agency on Aging (753-5060), the Cortland County Real Property Tax Service (753-5040) or your local Assessor.
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Other Programs Offered:
Family Caregivers Support Groups
Grandparents Support Group
Caregivers Resource Center
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Eye (I) Care Support Group for Visually Impaired
Cortland County Triad (Crime Prevention)
Worker Exchange Program
Make-a-Ramp Program
Handyman Service
Spring Cleanup Assistance
Tax Relief Programs
Health Insurance Assistance
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Weatherization Assistance
Rural Economic and Community Development (RECD) Grants/Loans
Legal Services for the Elderly
Information and Assistance
Senior Citizen Discount Program
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Cortland County Nutrition Program
Cortland County Senior Centers
Meals on Wheels and other Homebound Services
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly (EISEP)
Cortland Helping Hands Food Pantry
Truxton Food Pantry
Willet Food Pantry