The Assessor maintains the Town Assessment Roll
in an accurate and equitable manner.
in an accurate and equitable manner.
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Description
The Assessor is responsible for the valuation of 6,000 parcels of real property with a total market value of $5.8 of tax maps and property records, and the administration of various types of exemptions in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law and local laws.
Each year the Tentative Assessment Roll is completed and filed for public inspection on or before April 28th. This document contains property descriptions, ownership, valuations, and any exemptions that have been granted as of March 1st, the Taxable Status Date. Please refer to our Assessment and Tax Collection Calendar and our Tax Rate Schedule. |
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Assessment Dates
March 1 – Deadline for filing ALL exemption applications for the current year. May 1 – Tentative Roll Filed 4th Wednesday of May – Grievance Day July 1 – Final Roll Filed |
A property owner may request a review of their assessment anytime prior to March 1st each year.
This review will include an inspection of the property to verify the data on record. If a property owner is dissatisfied with the result of this review, he may appeal to the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day, which is the forth Wednesday in May each year. To file an appeal, a Complaint (NYS form RP-5240) must be completed and filed with the Assessor's Office at least three (3) business days prior to Grievance Day. Complaint forms are available in the Assessor's Office and also available online. If a hearing before the Board is requested, the Assessor's Office will schedule an appointment. Grievance Day hearings are held at the Town of Alexandria,46372 Co. Rte 1, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. If a hearing is not requested, the Board will make a determination based solely on the written complaint |
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STAR Exemption
All owner-occupied primary residences (one, two, or three family) are eligible for a partial School Tax exemption. To apply, complete the Application for School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption, Form RP-425, and file with the Assessor's Office anytime on or before
MARCH 1. This exemption will remain in effect as long as the owner resides on the property.
MARCH 1. This exemption will remain in effect as long as the owner resides on the property.