2026 Long Island property tax: what changed

What's new for the 2026 property tax year in Nassau and Suffolk. STAR income limits, sliding-scale thresholds, grievance deadlines, and the NY State tax cap.

1 statutory threshold change took effect in 2026. Most users only need to act on the Enhanced STAR / senior thresholds (if income is near the boundary) and the grievance deadline (if you plan to file).

Key 2026 numbers

What changed in 2026

ThresholdNew valuePrior valueEffective
Enhanced STAR income limit$110,750$107,3002026-01-01

What this means for your bill

Most homeowners don't need to do anything when these thresholds change — NY State automatically applies the new limit to your STAR or Senior exemption as long as you're enrolled in the Income Verification Program (IVP).

You should act if:

  • Your income is near the Enhanced STAR or Senior boundary — an adjustment in your favor could save you several hundred dollars per year
  • You bought a home this year — register STAR immediately; the new homeowner doesn't inherit the seller's STAR
  • You're 65+ and weren't enrolled in IVP — enroll now to switch from Basic to Enhanced automatically

2026 Long Island stats

  • Total parcels indexed: 958,220
  • Residential parcels: 847,826
  • School districts: 120
  • Median LI tax bill: $11,118/yr
  • Cheapest LI district: $5,192/yr · Most expensive: $30,783/yr
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STAR exemptionBasic and Enhanced rules Senior exemptionSliding-scale eligibility Grievance hubDeadlines and how to file Complete LI guideEverything in one page

Sources & citations

Last verified: 2026-05-11. Tax rules change; we re-verify each page quarterly.

Estimates and educational content only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with your county or town receiver, an attorney, or a CPA before making financial decisions.