New York Homeowner Tax Benefit for Veterans is a tax relief program provided by the state of New York to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by veterans in the service of their country. The program provides an exemption from school and municipal taxes on the primary residence of eligible veterans. It also grants a partial exemption from state taxes on a veteran's primary residence. The types of New York Homeowner Tax Benefit for Veterans include: 1. The School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption: This program provides a partial exemption of the school taxes on the primary residence of veterans who served in the US Armed Forces during a period of war or hostilities. 2. Municipal Tax Exemption: This program provides a partial exemption of municipal taxes on the primary residence of veterans who served in the US Armed Forces during a period of war or hostilities. 3. State Tax Exemption: This program provides a partial exemption of state taxes on the primary residence of veterans who served in the US Armed Forces during a period of war or hostilities. 4. Disabled Veterans Exemption: This program provides a full exemption of state and local taxes on the primary residence of veterans who have been certified as having a service-connected disability.