Assessor

STAFF:
David Hamlin - Assessor
Diane Brutvan - Assistant

OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday-Thursday 9am-1pm

COMMON FORMS

Here are some common forms used for Assessment.  You can print them and fill them out at your convenience and bring them to the Town offices.


For more information concerning assessment and related matters, consult the New York State Office of Real Property Services (www.orps.state.ny.us)


IMPORTANT DATES

March 1st - Taxable Status Date

All applications for exemptions must be in the Assessor's Office by this date. If reaching the Assessor's Office after March 1st, applications will be processed for the next year's roll.
STAR exemption - ALL SENIOR CITIZENS receiving the STAR Exemption Enhanced Phase ($50,000) MUST RENEW their application ANNUALLY by March 1st.

Property ownership, mailing addresses for billing purpose, property condition for valuation purpose are all entered on the records as of March 1st.


May 1st - Tentative Assessment Roll is filed 

After filing, the Tentative Assessment Roll will be available for inspection by the property owners for correct address, assessment, exemptions, etc.


Grievance Day

First Wednesday after the fourth Tuesday of May.  In 2011, this is May 25th.  Grievances may be filed in person from 4:00pm-8:00pm.

If you have any questions regarding your Assessment or Exemptions don't wait until the end of May to contact us.  The Assessor's is in the office Wednesday mornings or by appointment.

If for some reason you feel an error has been made in your Tax Bill either in the September School Tax or the January Town and County please contact us as soon as you get the bill.  If an error has truly been made we will have the ability to correct the bill.

One area of confusion is the difference on the Tax Bill between Full Market Value and Assessed Value.  Your taxes are based on the Assessed Value of your property.  The Full Market Value is the State using the Assessed Value and the current equalization rate to estimate a value.  This is not an accurate method to estimate the current value of your property.  The problem is that residences feel we have increased their assessment without informing them.  Whenever we increase or decrease your assessment you must be notified in writing from our office.

As always any questions or concerns you may have please feel free to stop in talk with us.  If we don't have the answer we'll try to find it for you.


July 1st - Final Assessment Roll is filed