Property owners in Odessa-Montour are encouraged to apply for the STAR (School Tax Relief) Program in order to receive savings on school taxes.

Senior citizens aged 65 or older, with an annual income of $60,000 or less, who own and live in their homes as a primary residence, qualify for enhanced STAR benefits. Those qualifying will receive a tax exemption of approximately $50,000 on full-value assessment of their primary residence property.

Seniors must re-apply for enhanced STAR benefits each year.

All other residents, regardless of age or income, who own and live in their homes as their primary residence, qualify for basic STAR benefits and will receive an approximate $30,000 exemption of the full-value assessment of their homes.

Residents who are not senior citizens need to apply for basic STAR benefits only once.