Is the park owner eligible for a STAR exemption on his/her own mobile home?
Yes. STAR provides that mobile homes are eligible for STAR exemptions. No ownership exceptions are mentioned. Thus, trailers and mobile homes are eligible for STAR even though they may be part of a commercial parcel. This, of course, assumes that the owners meet all other eligibility requirements. • Question: Is a mobile home located on the land of its owner treated any differently than a parcel containing a conventional home? Answer: No. OWNERSHIP • Question: Must a copy of the deed be submitted with the STAR application? Answer: No, a copy of the deed is not generally required. The assessor must be satisfied, however, that the applicant is the owner. In most cases, it should be sufficient to check the tax records. • Question: If property is owned by a corporation or partnership and the principals of the corporation or partnership meet the eligibility requirements for STAR, may it be granted? Answer: If the property is not a farm dwelling, the answer is no. The central requirement for
