Frequently Asked Questions - Town Assessor

1) Senior Citizen Limited Income

2) S.T.A.R. (Basic & Enhanced)-New homeowners must apply for S.T.A.R through New York State at www.tax.ny.gov/star or by calling (518) 457-2036 weekdays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

3) Veteran’s (Wartime, Cold War & Disabled)

4) Disability for Limited Income

5) Agricultural (Land & Building)

6) Clergy

7) Non-Profit

1) Local Assessor’s Office

2) www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts_cur_forms.htm

New homeowners can apply for S.T.A.R online at www.tax.ny.gov/star or by phone at (518) 457-2036 weekdays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

All exemptions are due by March 1^st and must be filed in your local Assessor’s Office.

An assessment may change due to new construction, demolition, fire or changes in market conditions that affect your property.

Check the sales and/or assessments of similar properties. There are listings at the Assessor's Office for your review. If you find data that supports a different assessment call the Assessor's Office to schedule an appointment to review your documentation. If you don't come to an agreement with the assessor you can obtain additional information on how to grieve your assessment at www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

March 1^st – Deadline for Exemptions (Taxable Status Date)

May 1^st – Tentative Assessment Rolled Filed

4^th Tuesday in May – Grievance Day – 4 PM to 8 PM at the Town Hall

July 1^st – Final Assessment Roll Filed

To learn more about the assessment process and exemptions call the Assessor's office at (518)893-7432 Ext. 302