Paying your School Taxes
School tax bills are available online via Info-Tax Online.
Pay to:
Herkimer Town Office
114 North Prospect St.
Herkimer, NY 13350
School Tax Relief Program (STAR)
New York State’s School Tax Relief Program, also known as STAR, provides partial school property tax savings to eligible homeowners. Most New Yorkers who own and live in their homes are eligible for STAR savings on their primary residences. Because the STAR program is not a district program, a taxpayer’s STAR savings are not factored into a school budget.
Whether you receive the STAR exemption or the credit, there are two types of STAR benefits:
Basic STAR
Basic STAR is available for owner-occupied, primary residences; no age restriction. Learn about Basic STAR eligibility.
Enhanced STAR
Enhanced STAR provides an increased benefit for the primary residences of senior citizens (age 65 and older) with qualifying incomes. Learn about Enhanced STAR eligibility.
Note: Senior citizens receiving STAR may also be eligible for the senior citizens exemption. To learn more, consult the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance’s Senior Citizens Exemption page.
STAR Resources
Access resources from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website:
Budget & Finance Links
Business Office
School Business Manager: Chad Hess
Phone: (315) 565-7172