Make the assessment information, including challenge/grievance process, available to property owners in a fair, open, accessible and lawful manner.
Assessment Challenge Information
Click here for our new PROS (Property Record Online System)
Informal Assessment Review
Informal Review Applications are accepted January 1st to March 28th.
The Assessor's Office will continue to offer property owners an Informal Review Process. If you feel your assessment is incorrect then you must provide the Assessor with reasonable information, based on market sales, that supports your opinion of market value.
In comparing similar sales, it is important to remember that location, style, age and size are critical to the comparison process. For example: if you purchased your home for $200,000 on a particular street or neighborhood DO NOT look for homes that sell for $150,000 in other neighborhoods or compare a 5 year old house with a 50 year old house. BE REALISTIC AND HONEST.
Worksheets available after January 1
Informal Review
See PROS page (link above)
"Forms"
For Applications and Instructions
These worksheets are intended to assist you in determining if you are assessed fairly. It is up to you to demonstrate that your property is not assessed at full market value. Your property should be assessed at 100% of its full market value.
Board of Assessment Review - “Grievance Day” is Fourth Tuesday in May
- Contesting Your Assessment in New York State
- Grievance Form RP-524 "Complaint on Real Property for 20__"
Do NOT use RP-524 for the Informal Review.
RP-524 is only used for the Board of Assessment Review (Grievance Day-4th Tuesday in May).
Small Claims Assessment Review
- SCAR Instructions