Real Property Tax Exemptions
2026 Exemption Applications:
NEW TAX EXEMPTION INFORMATION
In preparation for the anticipated approval of the proposed code amendments as set forth in the public hearing notice (the scheduling of a public hearing on February 25, 2026 at 9:00am), the following real estate tax exemptions are being considered:
Senior Citizen Low Income:
No new application needed. The Assessor’s Office will process and determine eligibility for new levels listed here:
- Less than $47,000 - 65%
- $47,000 or more but less than $48,000 - 60%
- $48,000 or more but less than $49,000 - 55%
- $49,000 or more but less than $50,000 - 50%
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Surviving Spouse Exemption – Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty:
***50% Assessed Value***
New application with registration instructions attached.
Qualifications:
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Active Military – Combat Zone Exemption:
(Cannot be combined with other veteran exemptions)
25% of Statutory Amount
New application and registration instructions attached. CAVEAT: CAN NEVER BE APPLIED TOWARD SCHOOL TAXES.
Qualifications:
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ALL APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND ARE BEING ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY!
Click the LINK for the application and information for each exemption or stop by the Huntington Town Assessor’s Office for an application between the hours of 8:30-4:15pm.
MARCH 1, 2026 DEADLINE STRICTLY ENFORCED
DEADLINE FOR ALL EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS IS March 1st 2026
Please do not be late or you will receive a denial.
Applications for tax EXEMPTIONS for the 2026/2027 Tax Year (December 2026 - November 2027) are now available and are due back to the Assessor's Office no later then March 1, 2026.
The Assessor's Office is responsible for the administration and processing of all real property tax exemptions applicable to the Town of Huntington.
To view all of the potential exemptions applicable to residential real property within the Town of Huntington, and for an overview of eligibility requirements for each exemption, click here for a booklet entitled "Residential Property Tax Exemptions in the Town of Huntington"
If a real property owner ceases to qualify for a real estate tax exemption, they must notify the Assessor in writing within 30 days of ineligibility.
If a real property owner believes that his or her property is eligible for a particular exemption, it is important to note that
All Exemption Applications must be filed on or before March 1st. No email or faxed applications will be accepted. Original applications must be received by March 1st.
ALL EXEMPTION APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE DECISIONS IN THE MAIL IN THE NEAR FUTURE WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE PROCESS FOR GRIEVING THE EXEMPTION DECISIONS TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW.
Any hearings conducted will be transcribed and available upon request at the Assessor’s Office.
Use the pull down menu for the Veterans and Home Improvement Exemption
Listing files in 'Exemptions'
Senior Citizen & Low Income
The Town of Huntington and all of its school districts have opted to grant a reduction on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying senior citizens (Persons turning 65 in the calendar year in which the application is due). This is accomplished by reducing the taxable assessment of the senior's home by as much as 50%.
The application for Seniors with Limited Income is mailed out by January. Please call the Assessor's office in the Fall to be placed on a mailing list for this exemption. The phone number is 631-351-3226. You can find the link to the Seniors with Limited Income Exemption Application here and the Seniors with Limited Income Renewal Application here.
Disability & Low Income
The application for Disability Low Income is mailed out by January. Please call the Assessor's office in the Fall to be placed on a mailing list for this exemption. The phone number is 631-351-3226. You can find the link to the Disability Low Income Application by clicking here and the Disability Low Income Renewal Application by clicking here.
Disability Low Income
In the Town of Huntington, property that (1) is owned by one or more persons with disabilities; by spouses or by siblings, at least one of whom has a disability and whose income is limited by reason of such disability, and (2) is used exclusively for residential purposes is partially exempt from general municipal taxes.
View Disability Requirements
Agricultural Commitment
Religious and Non Profit
First-Time Homebuyers
First Time Home Buyer Information
First Time Homebuyer Exemption
Volunteer Firefighters & Ambulance Workers
Firefighter and Ambulance Info
Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker