Town of Islip Senior Discounts

Are you a senior living in the Town of Islip? We understand that most seniors in the Town of Islip are on a fixed income, so we have listed discounts that will help you to stay in the Town of Islip. You may not be aware of incentives and other discounts for seniors, that's why we created a section just for seniors. We are open to any suggestions for our site! Do you know of any senior discounts or know of some useful information for seniors? Please contact us and let us know!

Town of Islip Senior Citizen Services

Phone: (631) 224-5340
The Division of Senior Citizen Services provides services to Islip Town residents 60 years of age and over. For general information, call (631) 224-5340.

Senior Citizens ID Card

Senior Citizens 60 years and older may obtain a Senior Citizen card FREE at the Division of Senior Citizens located at 401 Main St., Room 102, Islip. A Senior Citizen card is issued in place of a Recreation Card.

Town of Islip Disabled Permit

Disabled Parking Permit Application (PDF Format)
Lost or Stollen Disabled Permit (PDF Format)

Senior Centers

The Town’s Senior Citizen Centers serve as a focal point for social, cultural and educational programs for residents 60 years of age and older. Centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information about programs, services and activities offered in each center, please call or visit your local center. Locations and phone numbers of our centers are below.

Town of Islip Senior Centers and Nutrition Programs

All of the Senior Centers listed below have a Nutrition Program for the elderly

• Caesar Trunzo Center Central Islip Center
  16 Second Avenue, Bay Shore 555 Clayton St.
  Phone: (631) 436-6072 - (631) 436-6045
• Oakdale Center Joyce Fitzpatrick Center
  963 Montauk Highway 50 Irish Lane, East Islip
  Phone: (631) 472-7023 - (631) 224-5396
• West Islip Senior Center
  90 Higbie Lane
  Phone: (631) 893-8932
• Ronkonkoma Senior Center
  22 Lakecrest Lane. (Rosevale Ave. entrance)
  Phone: (631) 467-3324

More Information about Senior Citizen Programs Call 224-5340 for information about senior clubs, transportation, adult day care, home delivered meals and home chore program.

Senior Citizens Exemption & STAR

If you are a senior living in the Town of Islip, you may qualify for the senior discount on your taxes. Read the instructions for applying for the Senior Citizens Exemption. Then fill out this form Senior Citizens Exemption & STAR and mail form for your senior discount on your property taxes.**Note, you can also qualify for the STAR Application (Basic & Enhanced) as well.

Senior Citizens Enhanced STAR Information

• Enhanced STAR Exemption: The residence must be the primary residence of a taxpayer 65 years or older with an income that does not exceed $79,050. This assessment applies only to school district taxes.
• Veteran Exemption: Applies to residents who served in the armed forces and were honorably discharged. Un-remarried spouses may apply if they have a death certificate. The alternative veteran exemption applies to residents who were on active service. The Cold War veteran exemption applies to residents who served on active duty for more than 365 days during the time period from September 2, 1945 to December 26, 1991.
• Senior Exemption: Applies to residents 65 years of age of older. If a household contains a husband and wife, or two or more siblings, only one must meet the age requirement in order for the household to receive the exemption. The maximum income level for this exemption is $37,400.
• Disabled Exemption: The residence must be owner-occupied and must be the disabled resident's primary residence. The disabled resident must be receiving disability in order to qualify. The maximum income level for this exemption is $37,400. There is no age limitation.

STAR Application (Basic & Enhanced)

Town of Islip Senior Citizen Club

Did you know there's are Senior Citizen Clubs in the Town of Islip? If you are interested fill out the Senior Citizen Club Application and join your local club today.

Town of Islip Senior Resources

• Application for Disabled Parking Permit

Help with Heating Bills

• There are different organizations that will help you with your heating bills if you are having trouble. See if you qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  LIHEAP Application & Information
• The Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program provides fuel for eligible families.
• United Way administers Project Warmth. Long Islands only nongovernmental emergency energy fund. Last Year, this program helped nearly 1,400 families to stay warm. Call (631) 940-3757

Senior Discounts

DID YOU KNOW?
Golden Park Program
If you are a New York State resident 62 or older, on any weekday (except holidays), you can obtain....

• FREE vehicle access to state parks and arboretums.
  Fee reduction to state historic sites.
• Fee reduction for state-operated swimming , golf, tennis and boat rental

Simply present your current valid New York State Driver's License or New York State Non-drivers Identification Card. Both of these ID's can be obtained at your motor vehicle office. For more information about facilities where this program is valid, contact the nearest state park, state park regional office or:

• New York State Parks
  Albany New York 112238
  Phone:(518) 474-0456
  Phone: (518)486-1899 (TDD)

Discount Bus fares for Seniors

Reduced Fare Program for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities and Medicare Card Holders. Persons with valid, municipally issued cards identifying them as at least 60 years old or mentally or physically handicapped may ride for the reduced, one-way fare. A valid Medicare Card is also accepted as ID. Persons must display their ID card to the driver when paying the fare to ride at the reduced rate.

For ID Information:

• Seniors ID: Call 631. 853.8200
• Handicapped ID: Call 631. 853.8333
• Hearing Impaired TTY: Call 631. 853.5658

Suffolk County Transit

Informational links for Seniors

• AARP
• Stop Health Care Fraud - Do you suspect healthcare fraud? Report it!
• Tax Exemptions - Islip Town Senior Tax Credits
• Tax Exemptions - Cold War Veterans Instructions
• Tax Exemptions Application - All Veterans
• Bus Fares - Discount on Long Island Bus'
• Senior Discounts on Ferries - Suffolk County only
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• New York State Office for Aging

Information on:

• Crime Prevention - Elder Abuse Prevention
• Disasters & Emergencies
• Drug Watch - Medications and Side Effects
• Disasters & Emergencies
• Eldercare Locator - Services for older adults and their families.
• Financial Assistance
• Fitness & Wellness
• Doctor Information
• Health Care
• Health Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Local Offices for the Aging
• Local Support Services
• Long Term Care Information
• Suffolk County Meals on Wheels
• Nursing Home Abuse - National Association to Stop Nursing Home Abuse (NASNHA)
• New York State Nursing Home Profile
• Prescription Drug Prices in New York State
• Senior Citizen Prescription Plan - EPIC
• Senior Employment
• Senior Housing - Assistance
• Senior Nutrition
• Services for Older Immigrants & Refugees
• Senior Recreation Information
• Senior Volunteering Program
• Transportation - for appointments
• Veterans Information & Benefits

Don't Hesitate to Call:

• Your Local Veterans' Office
• United States Government
• New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
• New York State Government
• Your Local Social Services Districts
• Your County Health Department
• Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Centers & Programs
• Toll-free help lines & other important numbers
• Your County Mental Health Department

Additional Information for Senior

• Volunteer work for Seniors
• Retirement Living TV - An informational channel for seniors

Restore STAR rebates for Homeowners

The new State Budget, put together behind closed doors, took away your STAR property tax rebate checks. The loss of these checks will cost individual homeowners throughout our state hundreds of dollars. Senator Nozzolio voted against the budget because it took away your rebate checks and raised taxes by an average of $2,400.00 for you and other families.
Join the Fight to Restore STAR Rebates
Sign this petition to make a difference!