North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins announced that more town seniors will be eligible for property tax relief beginning this year, following an expansion of the Nassau County Senior Citizen with Limited Income Exemption.
In December 2025, Collins advocated before the Mineola School Board to raise the income eligibility threshold for the exemption. The board approved the change, increasing the maximum qualifying income to $58,399 from $38,399. As a result, all 13 Nassau County school districts, the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County will now apply the higher income limit.
The exemption lowers the taxable assessed value of a senior’s primary residence, reducing overall property tax bills.
Property taxes are among the largest expenses for Long Island seniors living on fixed incomes. Town officials said the expanded income limit will allow more older residents to qualify for tax relief and remain in their homes.
“My priority is making our tax system fairer and easier for residents to navigate, and this expanded exemption is a meaningful step forward,” Collins said. “We have many seniors on fixed incomes, and homeownership should not become a burden later in life.”
Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena credited Collins with advancing affordability initiatives within the town.
“Making North Hempstead more affordable remains a top priority,” DeSena said. “This exemption is another example of progress being made on behalf of residents.”
The Senior Citizens’ Real Property Tax Exemption is available to Nassau County homeowners age 65 and older and provides qualifying seniors with reductions on county, town and school property taxes.
More information about the exemption and other property tax relief programs is available at northhempsteadny.gov/government/receiver_of_taxes or by calling 311 or (516) 869-6311.
