**Kimberly Smith, Sole Assessor
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 1 pm Phone Number: 518-828-0368
Fax Number: 518-828-2350
email: assessor@townofgreenport.com
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 1 pm Phone Number: 518-828-0368
Fax Number: 518-828-2350
email: assessor@townofgreenport.com
DECEMBER 2020 - FEBRUARY 2021 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
It is exemption renewal time!
To keep our Seniors safe, we are REQUIRING an appointment to see Assessor for the months of December - February.
This will ensure we are able to follow Covid-19 guidelines. It allows us to control the number of people in the building at one time and allows time for cleaning in between appointments.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
It is exemption renewal time!
To keep our Seniors safe, we are REQUIRING an appointment to see Assessor for the months of December - February.
This will ensure we are able to follow Covid-19 guidelines. It allows us to control the number of people in the building at one time and allows time for cleaning in between appointments.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Assessment Roll and Property Inventory is available @
https://sites.google.com/a/columbiacountyny.com/columbia-county-real-property-tax/assessments
TAXES – The Assessor does not determine tax rates or collect taxes. For information regarding TAXES please call the TAX COLLECTOR. You can view or print your tax bill by following this LINK.
DEEDS and other PUBLIC Documents are not kept in the Assessors office. To view these records please follow this LINK.
REASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Notices of preliminary assessments were sent in Late February. At that time there was an informal review process which has ended. Anyone that used that process will receive a second notice with their Tentative Assessment. These notices are mailed around May 1st. This may or may not be different than the preliminary assessment.
If you feel your assessment does not accurately represent the Full Market value of your property you may present information to support your opinion of value using the Grievance process. You may submit proper documentation without the need to attend a meeting. Forms and documentation can be mailed or emailed to the Assessor prior to grievance Day. All submissions will be presented to the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance day. Please read below for more detailed instructions.
GRIEVANCE DAY INFORMATION
The Thursday following the last Tuesday in May.
How to file a complaint
Grievance Form
Is your Assessment Fair?
Property Tax Publications
Property Assessment Publications
Assessments Vs Taxes
Fair Assessments
How to estimate the value of your home
Residential Form
EXEMPTIONS
RENEWALS are sent the first week in December.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 1. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DENIED.
NEW STAR applicants- you will no longer be able to receive STAR directly on the school tax bill.
Instead, it will come as a REBATE check. You will need to register with the Department of Taxation and Finance to receive the rebate.
Property owners without access to a computer can register by phone weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm (518-457-2036) or www.tax.ny.gov
STAR PROGRAM
If you’ve recently bought your home or you’ve never applied for the STAR benefit on your current home, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars each year. You only need to register for the STAR credit once, and you’ll continue to receive the annual benefit as long as you’re eligible. Register Below!
Switching from the exemption to the credit? Register below! You may receive a greater benefit.
REGISTER FOR STAR
Enhanced Star Renewals
Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, the Tax Department will annually review applicants’ income to determine their eligibility for the Enhanced STAR exemption. You do not need to reapply with the Assessor.
Following your eligibility determination, the Tax Department will use the Social Security numbers to confirm the income eligibility of the property owners. If there is a change in your determination, they will notify you.
In subsequent years, the Tax Department will determine income eligibility using the Social Security numbers. If additional information is needed, the department will contact the property owner directly.
STAR APPEALS
If a property owner disagrees with the Tax Department’s eligibility determination, they may appeal to the Tax Department. If the Tax Department denies the appeal and the property owner still believes they are eligible, they can then appeal to the State Board of Real Property Tax Services.
AGED– (467 – lower income seniors)- sliding scale 5% to 50% based on income – must be primary residence.
ASSESSMENT COMPLAINTS
Current status: RE-ASSESSMENT YEAR May 29, 2019-May 30, 2020
NON -REASSESSMENTS YEARS: If you feel your assessment does not accurately reflect the current Market Value of your property you may submit written documentation prior to March 1st to be reviewed by the assessor. Documentation should be either a recent appraisal, comparative market analysis from a realtor or a recent listing agreement. After March 1st you must follow the grievance process.
RE-ASSESSMENT YEAR: Notices of preliminary assessments will be sent around February 2020. If you feel your assessment does not accurately reflect the current Market Value of your property you will have a chance for an informal review prior to the tentative roll. Instructions for informal review will be provided on the notice. After March 1st you must follow the grievance process.
https://sites.google.com/a/columbiacountyny.com/columbia-county-real-property-tax/assessments
TAXES – The Assessor does not determine tax rates or collect taxes. For information regarding TAXES please call the TAX COLLECTOR. You can view or print your tax bill by following this LINK.
DEEDS and other PUBLIC Documents are not kept in the Assessors office. To view these records please follow this LINK.
REASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Notices of preliminary assessments were sent in Late February. At that time there was an informal review process which has ended. Anyone that used that process will receive a second notice with their Tentative Assessment. These notices are mailed around May 1st. This may or may not be different than the preliminary assessment.
If you feel your assessment does not accurately represent the Full Market value of your property you may present information to support your opinion of value using the Grievance process. You may submit proper documentation without the need to attend a meeting. Forms and documentation can be mailed or emailed to the Assessor prior to grievance Day. All submissions will be presented to the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance day. Please read below for more detailed instructions.
GRIEVANCE DAY INFORMATION
The Thursday following the last Tuesday in May.
How to file a complaint
Grievance Form
Is your Assessment Fair?
Property Tax Publications
Property Assessment Publications
Assessments Vs Taxes
Fair Assessments
How to estimate the value of your home
Residential Form
EXEMPTIONS
RENEWALS are sent the first week in December.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 1. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DENIED.
NEW STAR applicants- you will no longer be able to receive STAR directly on the school tax bill.
Instead, it will come as a REBATE check. You will need to register with the Department of Taxation and Finance to receive the rebate.
Property owners without access to a computer can register by phone weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm (518-457-2036) or www.tax.ny.gov
STAR PROGRAM
If you’ve recently bought your home or you’ve never applied for the STAR benefit on your current home, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars each year. You only need to register for the STAR credit once, and you’ll continue to receive the annual benefit as long as you’re eligible. Register Below!
Switching from the exemption to the credit? Register below! You may receive a greater benefit.
REGISTER FOR STAR
Enhanced Star Renewals
Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, the Tax Department will annually review applicants’ income to determine their eligibility for the Enhanced STAR exemption. You do not need to reapply with the Assessor.
Following your eligibility determination, the Tax Department will use the Social Security numbers to confirm the income eligibility of the property owners. If there is a change in your determination, they will notify you.
In subsequent years, the Tax Department will determine income eligibility using the Social Security numbers. If additional information is needed, the department will contact the property owner directly.
STAR APPEALS
If a property owner disagrees with the Tax Department’s eligibility determination, they may appeal to the Tax Department. If the Tax Department denies the appeal and the property owner still believes they are eligible, they can then appeal to the State Board of Real Property Tax Services.
AGED– (467 – lower income seniors)- sliding scale 5% to 50% based on income – must be primary residence.
- Must be renewed every year by returning a signed renewal form along with your income tax return from the prior year. Renewals are sent to you the first week in December.
- Town/County/School income limit – $37,400 – Must include gross Social Security before Medicare payment deducted. Veterans disability payments must also be included.
- Renewal Form
- Town/County/School income limit – $37,400
- Renewal form
- War vet – Town/County/School Taxes – up to 15% of assessed value
- Combat Vet – Town/County/School Taxes – up to an additional 10% of assessed value
- Disabled Vet – Town/County/School Taxes- up to ½ of the disability rating
- Cold War – County Taxes – 10 year exemption- up to 15% of assessed value
- Disabled Cold War – County Taxes- up to ½ of the disability rating
- Must be used for agricultural purposes and at least 7 acres
- Renew yearly – Gross Agricultural income verified each year
- Please see link or call the assessor for detailed information
- Renewal form
- Lease Form
- Please visit Columbia County Soil and Water District to obtain a soils group worksheet prior to applying.
ASSESSMENT COMPLAINTS
Current status: RE-ASSESSMENT YEAR May 29, 2019-May 30, 2020
NON -REASSESSMENTS YEARS: If you feel your assessment does not accurately reflect the current Market Value of your property you may submit written documentation prior to March 1st to be reviewed by the assessor. Documentation should be either a recent appraisal, comparative market analysis from a realtor or a recent listing agreement. After March 1st you must follow the grievance process.
RE-ASSESSMENT YEAR: Notices of preliminary assessments will be sent around February 2020. If you feel your assessment does not accurately reflect the current Market Value of your property you will have a chance for an informal review prior to the tentative roll. Instructions for informal review will be provided on the notice. After March 1st you must follow the grievance process.