Colony Starwood Homes (NYSE:SFR) (the “Company”) announced today the tax treatment of dividends on its common shares (CUSIP# 19625X102) for the calendar year ended December 31, 2016. For the tax year ended December 31, 2016, distributions for SFR common shares have been classified as 100% return of capital. The following is a preliminary allocation of the 2016 dividends for United States federal income tax purposes:

            2016   2016   2016  
Record Paid Dividend Per Ordinary Non-Dividend Return of
Date Date Share Dividends Distributions Capital %
                           
3/31/2016 4/15/2016 $0.2200 $0.2200 $0.0000 100.00%
6/30/2016 7/15/2016 $0.2200 $0.2200 $0.0000 100.00%
9/30/2016 10/17/2016 $0.2200 $0.2200 $0.0000 100.00%
12/30/2016 1/13/2017     $0.2200   $0.2200   $0.0000   100.00%  
Total:$0.8800$0.8800$0.0000100.00%
 

The common stock dividend of $0.220 per share that was paid on January 13, 2017, with a record date of December 30, 2016, will be allocated to the 2016 tax year.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment related to Colony Starwood Homes, Inc. common stock dividends.

Additional dividend information can be obtained through the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.colonystarwood.com. For account inquiries related to your Colony Starwood Homes dividends, please contact the Company’s transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company at (800) 937-5449.

About Colony Starwood Homes

Colony Starwood Homes (NYSE: SFR) is one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of single-family rental homes in the United States. Colony Starwood Homes acquires, renovates, leases, maintains and manages single-family homes in markets that exhibit favorable demographics and long-term economic trends, as well as strengthening demand for rental properties. Colony Starwood Homes is building its business upon a foundation of respect for its residents and the communities in which it operates. Additional information can be found at www.colonystarwood.com.