The Town of Alden offers various property tax exemptions for qualified property owners. The Assessment Office administers these exemptions as well as exemptions for Erie County, Alden School and Village of Alden property taxes. The deadline for submitting exemption applications is March 1st of each year. Applications are available online at the links below or from the Assessment Office; all applications should be filed at the Assessment Office.
Turning 65?
Turning 65 anytime in 2026? If you currently have the Basic STAR Exemption, you are no longer required to apply for the Enhanced STAR Exemption with the local Assessor’s office. Beginning this year the NYS Department of Taxation will review your financial statements from income tax returns and determine if you qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption. The State Department of Taxation Finance will notify property owners and the Assessment office if they qualify for an Enhanced STAR exemption. If the State needs more information to determine eligibility, such as in cases of someone who does not file an income tax return, the State will send a letter to the property owner requesting information.
The Enhanced STAR exemption applies only to school taxes and is for residential property, owner occupied property of owners aged 65 {as of December 31, 2026} or over. The maximum allowable income under this exemption is $110,750, 2024 FAGI minus taxable IRA payment. Note: Beginning in 2026, the Enhanced STAR income limit will apply only to the combined incomes of the owners and their spouses who primarily reside on the property. (For the 2025 benefit year and prior years, the Enhanced STAR income limit applied to the combined incomes of all owners (residents and non-residents), and any owner's spouse who resided at the property).
The Town, County, School and Village also offer a separate exemption for low income senior citizens. Maximum income for this exemption varies and is for home owners turning 65 by December 31, 2026 or already aged 65.
Low Income Senior Citizen Exemption: only for owner occupied residential properties with home owners turning 65 in 2026 or already 65+ years .Maximum allowable gross income based on 2024 income: Erie County $37,399; Town of Alden $37,399, Village of Alden $37,399, Alden Central School $ 32,399, Akron School $27,199. File at Assessment office, along with application, applicant must provide copy of 2024 FEDERAL TAX RETURN and proof of age. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
Local Senior Citizen Exemption
New home owner? Apply for the STAR Credit:
Disabled with limited income? Apply for this exemption:
Person with disabilities and limited income
Are you a Veteran? Apply for these Exemptions:
Veterans Exemption: New York State (NYS) Real Property Tax Law section 458-a provides a limited exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by persons who rendered military service to the United States, provided the property meets the requirements set forth in the law.
The Alternative Veterans' exemption from real property taxation is for qualified residential real property owned by veterans of defined periods of war, veterans who received expeditionary medals, or certain members of their family based on a percentage of assessed value. The alternative exemption is applicable to general municipal and school district taxes, but not to special ad valorem levies or special assessments.
Alternate Veterans' Exemption Application Instructions
Cold War Veterans' Exemption: New York State (NYS) Real Property Tax Law section 458-b authorizes a limited exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by persons who rendered military service to the United States during the Cold War (defined as September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991), provided such property meets the requirements set forth in the law.
This exemption from real property taxation is for qualified residential real property owned by Cold War veterans or certain members of their family based on a percentage of assessed value. The exemption is applicable to general municipal taxes and school taxes, but not special ad valorem levies, or special assessments.
Are you a farmer? Apply for these Exemptions:
Agricultural Land Exemption Lease Affidavit for Rented Land
Agricultural Building Exemption