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Town of Cato FAQ's
IS THE STAR EXEMPTION PROGRAM GOING AWAY?
No: The state is keeping the basic & enhanced STAR program, but it is eliminating the Middle Class STAR program.
The difference is that basic/enhanced STAR reduces a homeowner’s assessment for calculating school taxes. The Middle Class STAR program sent a check to homeowners who have Basic STAR. The rebate amount was based on one’s income and age and averaged up to $450 for senior citizens.
State leaders eliminated the Middle Class STAR program, the state’s largest property tax rebate program, to help close a $17.7 billion budget deficit.
WHERE CAN I GET A VOTER'S REGISTRATION FORM?
You can contact the Cayuga County Board of Elections at 315-253-1285, visit the NYS Board of Elections Website to register online or CLICK here to download and print a registration form
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE STAR PROGRAM?
Applications are available from the Assessor or by clicking on the Forms link below
WHY DID THE ASSESSOR RAISE MY TAXES?
The assessor cannot and does not raise or lower your taxes. The assessor can only assess the value of your home. Taxes are impacted by the Village, Town, County and School budgets. If you feel your taxes are too high, you should be speaking with your village board members, your town board members, your county legislature and your school board members.
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL IN MY YARD?
Yes, you must also put a fence around your pool if it is inground or between 24" and 48" deep above-ground. All pools
must be hardwired in - no extension cords allowed!
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