Assessor

Assessor

Pamela Cook

Phone: (518) 325-5073 ext. 8
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours:
Friday, 8:15 am – 12:15 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

March 1 is the deadline for 2024 Property Tax Exemptions and Renewals

If you are renewing any property tax exemptions or applying for a new one you must apply by March 1.

Basic STAR

STAR is the New York State School Taxc Relief program that provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences. All new applicants must apply through the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. To register, call 519-457-2036 or go to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website.

Enhanced STAR

If you are already a recipient of the Enhanced STAR, for those 65 or older with qualifying income, you do NOT need to file a renewal application so long as New York State Taxation and Finance can continue to verify your income eligibility. If you have the Basic STAR, once yuo turn 65, you may want to check with the Assessor's office as to your eligibility to receive the Enhanced STAR.

Low Income Senior Citizens Exemption - RP 467 - new applicants RP-467- RNW ( for renewals)

This  provides for an exemption in the amount of between 5% and 50% depending on income. The current income limit for the Town, County and School is between $34,000 for a 50% exemption and $42,399 for a 5% exemption. This is an increase from last year's limit, so you may qualify this year, even if you did not last year.

Income includes all Social Security. All owners and their spouses income is also included. You MUST include a copy of your prior year Federal Tax Return (2022). If you did not file a return, you MUST fill out an income worksheet

This exemption must be renewed annually, Renewal notices were mailed in December. To qualify, you must be 65 years of age or older and reside in your own home.

Low Income disability Exemption - RP459-c (new applicants)RP-459-c-rnw (Renewals)

This provides for an exemption in the amount of between 5% and 50% depending on income. The current income limit for the Town, County and School is between $34,000 for a 50% exemption and $42,399 for a 5% exemption. This is an increase from last year's limit, so you may qualify this year, even if you did not last year. You MUST include a copy of your prior year tax return (2022) . If you did not file a return you MUST fill out an Income Worksheet.

This exemption must be renewed annually. Requirements are the same as the Low Income Senior, except that you need not be 65; however, you must have a qualifying eligibility for either SSDI or SSI or Railroad Retirement Board certifying Railroad Retirement Disability pension or a certificate from the state commission for the blind and visually handicapped stating the property owner is legally blind, must be submitted.

Alternative Veteran's Exemption

New York State (NYS) Real Property Tax Law section 458-a provides a limited exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by persons who rendered military service to the United States, provided the property meets the requirements set forth in the law. NYS Real Property Tax Law provides an exemption of taxation for qualified residential real property owned by veterans of defined periods of war, veterans who received expeditionary medals, or certain members of their family based on a percentage of assessed value.

All other exemptions, such as forest or agriculture, whether new or renewed, must also be applied for prior to March 1.

If you have any questions on any exemptions, contact Pam Cook, Town Assessor at [email protected] or 518-325-5073 ext 8

Assessment Calendar

March 1  (Taxable Status Date)  Deadline for all exemptions to be filed with the Assessor .Property improvements and condition, as of this date, will be the basis for the coming assessment cycle.
May 1  (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 (May 30, 2024) Grievance Day 4 to 8 PM
July 1 (final Assessment Toll) filed.  Town, County and School taxes are based on this roll's information
September 1 School bills sent
January 1 Town/County/special district bills sent