Submit all applications and documentation to the property appraiser in the county where the property is located. All owners must sign, date, and provide their Social Security numbers on the form.STAR Assessor Guide. Note: This document pertains to the STAR exemption. To be eligible for the STAR credit or exemption, you must own your home and it must be your primary residence. When to file: Application for all exemptions must be made between January 1 and March 1 of the tax year. Calculate how much you'll pay in property taxes on your home, given your location and assessed home value. STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences. Application for these exemptions must be made between January 1st and March 1st of the year for which you apply. The initial application must be made in person.