Assessor
STAFF:
John Cahill - Assessor
Daniel Scoville - Assistant
OFFICE HOURS:
Assessor hours are Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM until noon or by appointment.
607-723-9401 ext. 219
Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens
Application RP-467 Instructions Partial Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens
Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption RP 425-E
Application for Enhanced IVP RP 425-IVP
2023 Final Assessment Roll
The 2022-2023 Enacted State Budget established the Homeowner Tax Rebate Credit program. Click here for more information. https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/homeowner-tax-rebate-credit.htm
STAR INFORMATION: New York State Department of Tax and Finance
To apply for the Enhanced STAR Exemption submit the following to your assessor:
RP-425-IVP Supplement to Form RP-425-E (include the Social Security numbers of all owners of the property and any of their spouses who reside at the property); and RP-425-E Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption.
Broome County Real Property Tax Services - Residents call 778-2124
Broome County GIS to view land parcels
To view property tax records: taxlookup.net
Assessment Calendar
The tax year is a fiscal year that runs from July 1 through June 30. The following are some key days to remember.
July 1 – Valuation Date:
Real property price level for the assessment cycle is frozen as of this date.
January 1 though March 1 – Exemption Filing Period:
This is the period during which exemption applications can be filed for the coming tax year. No exemptions can be accepted after March 1, and all approved exemptions filed during this period begin on the following July 1.
March 1 – Taxable Status Date:
The ownership and actual physical condition of the real property as of this date are assessed (valued) for the July 1 final tax roll.
May 1 – Tentative Tax Roll:
The assessor completes, certifies, and files a tax roll containing assessed values for each property in the assessing unit.
First Wednesday after the fourth Tuesday of May – Grievance Day:
The Board of Assessment Review meets to hear assessment complaints. Last day property owners may file a formal complaint seeking reduction in their tentative assessments.
July 1 – Final Tax Roll:
The assessor signs and files a roll that contains the final assessments, (tentative tax roll assessments plus all changes made by the Board of Assessment Review). No assessments can be changed for any reason after this roll is filed, except those changed by court order as a result of formal legal challenges.
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