|
A Message from the Assessor
My staff and I welcome you. Our office
is available to assist you in any way possible with
the assessment policies and procedures governed by the
New York State Real Property Tax Law.
Our department is responsible for determining
and maintaining assessments, property inventory records,
ownership interest and maps on approximately 14,500
parcels. There are approximately 1,200 deeds processed
yearly by our office. Our staff provides this information
to taxpayers, appraisers, bankers, realtors, attorneys
and others. There are also various real property tax
exemptions available to eligible property owners.
We receive a copy of all building permits
issued by the City of Troy. Our staff reviews and evaluates
each of these permits for either inventory or assessment
changes. This process also requires our appraisal staff
to produce a supportable and defensible estimate of
value from each permit. This value then becomes the
new assessment.
We pride ourselves on providing friendly
service for each and every individual.
Tina Dimitriadis
City of Troy, Assessor

Assessor's Responsibilities:
- Determine and maintain assessments, property inventory
records, ownership interest, exemptions and maps on
approximately 14,500 parcels.
- Locate all taxable property in the City and identify
the ownership. Establish a taxable value for all property
subject to taxation. List the values of all property
on the Assessment roll. To establish the value of
any parcel of property, the Assessor may need to know
the purchase price (if any), the selling prices of
similar property, what it costs to replace property,
what rent it may earn, how much it takes to operate
and keep it in repair and many other facts affecting
its value. Real estate sales are carefully analyzed
to make sure they are valid market sales (arms length
transactions). When several sales are confirmed and
analyzed, they are considered good indicators of similar
property's value. Since the appraisal process is designated
to determine the "market value," this method
is preferred because it reflects the actions of the
majority of purchasers and users in the market place.
- Assist taxpayers with completing the following
exemption application forms and determining their
eligibility: Seniors, Alternative Veterans, Enhanced
Senior Star, Basic Star, Disability, Business, Clergy,
and Wholly Exempt. The last day for filing all exemption
applications for any given year is March 1. To view
the various exemption forms, instruction sheets and
commonly asked questions and answers, visit the New
York State Office of Real Property Services web
site
- Any business applying for status under the jurisdiction
of the City of Troy or Rensselaer County Industrial
Development Agency must file an application with the
Assessor's Office by March 1. A copy of the payment
in lieu of the tax agreement must accompany the application
- Providing the City of Troy, Rensselaer County,
and School Districts with their total assessed taxable
values which is required to determine tax rates
- Apportion the assessment on all special franchise
properties which are utility properties located on
roll section 5 of the assessment roll.
- Determine the assessment on all public service
properties which are located on roll section 6 (utility
and non ceiling railroad) of the assessment roll.
- Providing the New York State Office of Real Property
Services with an Annual Assessors Report reflecting
all assessment changes from year to year including
all new construction assessments, exemptions, Board
of Assessment Reviews, Small Claims and Certiorari
Proceeding adjustments.
- Defending our assessment roll cases involving the
Board of Assessment Review, Small Claims Hearings
and Certiorari Proceedings.
Assessment Appeal Process
If you believe your assessment is incorrect,
please feel free to contact the City of Troy Assessor's
Office. Our appraisal staff will be happy to listen
to your concerns regarding your assessment.
The following information may help you
prepare for your meeting with us so that we may understand
your situation:
- Recent purchase contracts;
- Recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood;
- Current appraisal of your property.
If you are not satisfied with the determination
made by the assessor after the informal review process,
a complaint may be filed with the City of Troy Board
of Assessment Review. The dates for filing the complaint
form are between May 1st and the 4th Tuesday in May.
Grievance Day is always the 4th Tuesday of May each
year.
Requirements for the New STAR
Exemption
Basic STAR applications may be mailed to the Assessor's
Office. The applications must be completed and signed
by all owners. We may require copies of drivers licenses
as proof of residency.
For Senior Enhanced STAR, please come into our office.
We need copies of your latest Federal Income Tax Return,
and copies of deeds and drivers licenses for proof of
residency and proof of age. We will gladly help you
complete the application and make sure you have all
the necessary documentation.
Key Dates Affecting the Assessment Process
Exemption Filing Deadline - March 1 The last day for
filing all exemption applications for the current year.
Applications may be filed subsequent to March 1, effective
for the following year.
Taxable Status Date - March 1 The date property is valued
according to ownership and condition each year.
Tentative Roll Filed - May 1
Grievance Day - 4th Tuesday in May
Final Roll Filed - July 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Where may I obtain exemption application forms
and when must they be filed?
All exemption applications may be obtained at the Assessor's
Office in City Hall, weekdays between 8:30 AM and 4:30
PM. All exemption applications must be filed no later
than March 1.
BASIC STAR exemptions are for any resident owning property
and residing on the property. All owners must complete
the application and sign it. To print out a BASIC STAR
exemption application, access the New York State Office
of Real Property Services on the web at: http://www.orps.state.ny.us/star.
Enhanced STAR (over age 65 and adjusted gross income
minus any taxable IRA distribution for all owners
must
total $64,650 or less). Please call the Assessor's
office at 270-4408.
How do I challenge my Assessment?
A grievance complaint form may be filed after May 1;
but no later than Grievance Day which is the 4th Tuesday
in May. Forms may be obtained at the Assessor's Office
beginning May 1.
At what ratio is property assessed in the City of
Troy?
The City of Troy currently assesses at 22% of market
value.
When does my assessment change?
Assessments change as a result of new construction,
fires, demolitions and or rehabilitations.
Can I view assessors tax maps?
Yes, you can view any parcel on the maps in the Assessor's
office.
How to Contact the Assessor's Office
Mailing Address:
1 Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180
Phone Number:
(518) 270-4408
|