Kingston City
School District
Senior Tax Exemption
The Kingston City School District (KCSD) Board of Education has approved an expansion of the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption, increasing income eligibility and providing additional tax relief for qualifying homeowners age 65 and older.
This update aligns KCSD with Ulster County’s income thresholds and extends the maximum income level for eligibility from less than $28,400 to less than $50,000, with exemptions ranging from 5% to 50% of assessed value. This change means more eligible senior citizens will qualify for the exemption and those already receiving it will see an increase in the benefit.
Who Qualifies
To be eligible, homeowners must be 65 years of age or older; own and occupy their home as a primary residence within the Kingston City School District; meet the updated income eligibility guidelines outlined below; and meet all requirements as outlined by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.
What's Changed in Income Limits
| Exemption | Former Income Limit | New 2026 Income Limit UPDATED |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | $0 – $19,999.99 | $0 – $41,600.00 |
| 45% | $20,000 – $20,999.99 | $41,600.01 – $42,599.99 |
| 40% | $21,000 – $21,999.99 | $42,600.00 – $43,599.99 |
| 35% | $22,000 – $22,999.99 | $43,600.00 – $44,599.99 |
| 30% | $23,000 – $23,899.99 | $44,600.00 – $45,499.99 |
| 25% | $23,900 – $24,799.99 | $45,500.00 – $46,399.99 |
| 20% | $24,800 – $25,699.99 | $46,400.00 – $47,299.99 |
| 15% | $25,700 – $26,599.99 | $47,300.00 – $48,199.99 |
| 10% | $26,600 – $27,499.99 | $48,200.00 – $49,099.99 |
| 5% | $27,500 – $28,399.99 | $49,100.00 – $49,999.99 |
| Not Eligible | $28,400 and above | $50,000.00 and above |
What This Means for Current Recipients
If you already receive the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption (and filed your required annual renewal by the March 1 deadline) no action is required. Your exemption will be automatically updated, and the changes will automatically be reflected in your September school tax bill.
Important Information for New Applicants
Eligible senior citizens who believe they may now qualify under the expanded income limits are encouraged to contact their local assessors’ offices to apply. The deadline to apply for a reduction for the 2027 school tax year is March 1, 2027. Applications are completed through your local assessor’s office.
Learn More
For additional information and access to application materials, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/seniorexempt.htm
All questions should be directed to your local assessors office. For your convenience, their phone numbers are:
- City of Kingston: (845) 334-3910
- Esopus: (845) 331-5546
- Hurley: (845) 331-7474 Ext. 4
- Town of Kingston: (845) 750-1622
- Marbletown: (845) 687-7500 Ext. 4
- New Paltz: (845) 255-0103 Ext. 1
- Rosendale: (845) 658-3159 Ext. 173
- Saugerties: (845) 246-2800 Ext. 335
- Ulster: (845) 340-3431
- Woodstock: (845) 679-2113 Ext. 11