Westchester County has launched an educational effort to make sure that homeowners know about the state’s latest property tax rebate program, Middle Class Star, and how to apply for it.

“Taxpayers in Westchester can receive hundreds of dollars in rebates on their school taxes – as much as $1,555.09 -- depending on income and school district,” County Executive Andy Spano said. “But you have to apply for the rebate to get it.”

The deadline for applications is Nov. 30. But homeowners need to wait for a mailing from the state Department of Taxation and Finance with important information before they can apply. For Yonkers residents, the state mailing has already begun and should be completed by Sept. 1; for residents of the rest of the state, the mailing will go out by Oct. 17. 

For more information, go to www.westchestergov.com and log on to the News Section.