Print icon Print

Property Tax Rebate - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How will I know if I am eligible for the property tax rebate?

The property tax rebate is for homeowners whose New York City property is their primary residence and whose combined income is $250,000 or less.

Most recipients of the School Tax Relief (STAR) exemption or credit will automatically qualify and will not need to take any action in order to receive the rebate. Some STAR recipients may be asked to provide additional information.

If you are not currently receiving STAR, but believe you may qualify for the rebate, you can submit an application. Please see the Application section for more details.

2. When will I receive my property tax rebate check?

We expect to mail most checks in August of 2022. If you do not receive your check by the end of September, please contact us at www.nyc.gov/dofcustomerservice.

Please note that you will only be mailed a check if you are up to date on your property taxes. If you owe outstanding property taxes, the rebate will be applied as a credit to your account, reducing or eliminating the taxes you owe.

3. My check was damaged. How can I get a replacement check?

The Department of Finance will not be issuing replacement checks. If the check you receive is damaged, please send it to the mailing address below. The rebate amount will be applied as a credit to your property tax account.

The City of New York
Property Tax Rebates
Attn: Damaged Review
P.O. Box 5528
Binghamton, NY  13902-5528

4. I received a check that was addressed to someone else. What should I do with it?

If you received a check that was addressed to someone else, please send it to:

The City of New York
Property Tax Rebates
Attn: Mailing Error
P.O. Box 5528
Binghamton, NY  13902-5528

5. I received a letter asking me to provide more information. How can I submit my additional information?

You may submit your additional information online. Applying online is the easiest way to apply, and if eligible you will receive your rebate more quickly. If you are not able to apply online, you can download and complete a paper application.

6. I mailed in my additional information or my application. How long will it take for me to receive my check?

Please allow up to four weeks for the Department of Finance to process your additional information or your application and issue your check, if we determine that you are eligible for the rebate. If you do not receive your check within four weeks, contact us at www.nyc.gov/dofcustomerservice.

7. What should I do if I think I am eligible for a rebate, but do not receive a check?

If you are eligible for a rebate, you will receive a check in August of 2022. If you do not receive a check by the end of September, but feel that you meet the eligibility requirements, please apply online for the rebate.