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Message from the Assessor
My staff and I “Welcome You”. Our office is available to assist you in any way possible with assessment policies and procedures governed by New York State Real Property Tax Law.
Our department is responsible for determining and maintaining assessments, property inventory records, ownership interest, exemptions, City Owned properties, and maps on approximately 14,400 parcels.
Recently, legislation has passed a Citywide Revaluation Project, a positive step to reach our goal of a “fair and equitable” assessment roll. It has been approximately 37 years since the last Citywide Revaluation Project. The Assessors’ Office will be working closely with GAR, the independent contractor hired by the City.
Periodically, there will be mailings and educational workshops throughout the City. I urge all property owners to be an integral part of this utmost important project.
We pride ourselves on providing friendly yet professional service and adhere to an “Open Door Policy”. If you should have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please see below.
*** DATA COLLECTION AREA UPDATE ***
OCTOBER 2011
GAR Associates would like to inform property owners that the first phase of the Reassessment Project, the collection/verification of residential inventory, is nearing completion. While the initial collection is complete, the collection/verification phase is an ongoing process. GAR Associates will continue to perform field inspections on residential and commercial properties requiring follow-up on a City-wide basis through May 2012.
Since accurate data is critical to the overall success of this project, GAR staff will request an interior inspection when at your property. If the property owner is not home at the time of inspection, GAR staff will perform an exterior inspection, including measurements and photographs.
ALL GAR STAFF WILL HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION ON THEM DURING FIELD INSPECTIONS. The City Assessment Office, City Clerk's Office and local police agencies will have a vehicle list of all project staff members.
The data collection process will continue through May 2012. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 1-866-910-1776.
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FORECLOSURES
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Key Dates Affecting the Assessment
Process |
| March 1 |
Exemption Filing Deadline |
The last day for filing
all exemption applications for the current year.
Any applications filed after March 1 will be effective
for the following year. |
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Taxable
Status Date |
The date
property is valued according to ownership and condition
each year. |
| May 1 |
Tentative Roll Filed |
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Grievance Day |
Grievance Day is on
the 4th Tuesday in May. |
| July 1 |
Final Roll Filed |
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Assessement Roll
2011 Final Roll
2010 Final Roll
2009 Final Roll
2008 Final Roll
STAR
Exemptions
If you own property and it is your primary residence,
you may be eligible for a STAR tax exemption. If you
are interested in applying for the STAR program, you
may download one of the two most requested applications
listed below.
1. Basic STAR Application
2. Senior Aged STAR Application
For Senior Aged/Enhanced STAR, copies of your latest
Federal or State Income Tax Return, deed and drivers
license, must be submitted along with a complete and
signed application. If needed we would gladly assist
in completing the application and verify that all necessary
documentation is submitted.
For more
information
on the STAR program and to download forms not listed
here visit the New
York State Office of Real Property
Services website
How to Contact the Assessor's Office
Mailing Address:
1776 Sixth Avenue
Troy, New York 12180
Phone Number: (518) 279-7126 or (518) 279-7127
Fax (518) 268-1687
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Citywide Revaluation
