Good news! Today, the Mayor signed legislation that will increase the income eligibility to qualify for the Senior Citizen and Disabled Homeowners’ Exemption programs. The new income threshold is $58,399. Please help us spread the word!
Seniors and New Yorkers with disabilities are getting a tax break!
Homeowners with annual income of $58,399 or less are now eligible to receive the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) or Disabled Homeowners’ Exemption (DHE).
Who may be eligible
- Seniors 65+ or disabled New Yorkers with annual income of $58,399 or less.
How it works
- SCHE and DHE exempt 5 to 50% of the assessed value of your home from taxation.
How to apply
- Visit www.nyc.gov/sche or www.nyc.gov/dhe and submit an application by January 16, 2018.
Why YOU should apply
- You could save hundreds of dollars or more on your property taxes this year!
Already receiving SCHE or DHE? Take no action! Any increases to your benefit will appear on your January 2018 property tax bill—with a retroactive credit to July 1, 2017.
Previously denied because your income was too high? Take no action! If your income is $58,399 or less, we will apply the benefit to your account automatically, beginning with your January 2018 property tax bill—with a retroactive credit to July 1, 2017.