Senior Tax Exemption Income Limit Increased

Important Update

The Town Board has increased the Senior Tax Exemption income limit from 37,400 to 58,400, allowing more senior homeowners to qualify.

Senior Tax Exemption Eligibility

You may qualify for Senior Tax Exemption if you meet all the following requirements:

·       You are 65 years of age or older by December 31, 2026

·       You own and live in the home as your primary residence

·       Your combined household income (owners and spouses), based on your 2024 Federal Adjusted Gross Income, is under 58,400 for properties in the Town of Wheatland.

Application Deadline

A completed application must be submitted to the Town Assessor’s no later than March1, 2026.

Please download RPTL467 https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp467_fill_in.pdf

Please contact the Town Assessor with any questions.

585-889-1553, extension #7.