The Assessor’s Office is responsible for determining the value of all real property within the Town for the purpose of equitable property taxation. The office maintains property assessment records, prepares the annual assessment roll, and ensures that property assessments are fair and consistent in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law.
The Assessor’s Office reviews property data, processes exemptions, and updates records to reflect new construction, improvements, or changes in property ownership. The office also provides information to property owners regarding assessments, exemptions, and the assessment review process.
Residents may contact the Assessor’s Office for assistance with property record information, exemption applications (such as STAR, senior, and veterans exemptions), and questions regarding property assessments and the grievance process.
~ NOTICE ~
Effective April 6, 2026 - and until further notice - the Office of the Assessor will be open on the following days and times:
Mondays and Tuesdays 9am - 4pm and Friday mornings from 9am - 12 Noon.
The office will be closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
NOTICE: New STAR applicants must register with the NYS Tax Department on-line at www.tax.ny.gov or by calling 518-457-2036.
Important Dates to Remember Affecting the Assessment Process:
March 1st (Taxable Status Date): Deadline for all exemptions to be filed with the Assessor. Property improvements & condition, as of this date, will be the basis for the coming assessment cycle.
May 1st Tentative Assessment Roll is filed containing all values and exemptions for the tax year. Change of assessment notices are mailed this week.
4th Thursday in May (Grievance Day): Board of Assessment Review meets to hear all complaints regarding assessments.
July 1st Final Assessment Roll filed. Town, County and School taxes are based on this roll’s information.
Senior Citizen Exemption:
You will be required to file for the Enhanced STAR Exemption and Senior Citizen Exemption separately. In the past, you were only required to submit one form to apply for both exemptions. That is no longer the case.
If you are over the age of 65, and under $37,400 for income you may be eligible for additional exemptions. Please contact the Assessment Office for additional details. THIS EXEMPTION MUST BE RENEWED YEARLY WITH THE ASSESSMENT OFFICE. Deadline is March 1st.
Property Tax Exemptions:
Other property tax exemptions available under State law include:
- Agricultural
- Clergy
- Disability
- Not-for-profit
- Veterans