 We are aware of the devastation caused to many families by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee and would like to inform everyone that State Legislation has now been approved to provide relief to owners of properties that were “catastrophically impacted” by the storms. Onteora Central Schools and Ulster County have adopted this legislation and only those jurisdictions will be affected. This allow properties that were affected 50% or greater to be “reassessed on the 2011 assessment roll based upon its post-storm condition, even thouhg the damage occurred after the 2011 taxable status date.”
To receive relief:
The property must have been affected 50% or greater and
The property owner must submit the completed application along with supporting documentation to the Assessor no later than March 8, 2012. The APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE. Call the Assessors office to schedule a physical inspection. Anyone wishing to have their property reviewed for the 2012 Assessment Roll, please call the Assessor’s office for an appointment.
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Also please note that the deadline for STAR Exemption is March 1st. If this is your primary residence, you may qualify for an exemption. Please call the Assessors office and we will be happy to answer any of your questions. 688-5003
Heidi Clark
Assessor Chair
Elected 2011- 4 year term
clerk@shandaken.us
Office Hours: 10:00 – 3:00 Monday – Friday
Phone: (845) 688-5003
Fax: (845) 688-5708 or 688-2041
| Assessor Staff |
Assessors
Peter DiModica - Elected 2009 (Four year Term)
Carol Seitz - Elected 2011 (Four year term)
Sue Christiana :Â Clerk – sue@shandaken.us
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Ulster County Parcel Viewer
Vital Records
Information from the NYS Office of Real Property Services
Assessors Job Description (ORPS)
The Assessor’s Office welcomes your real property inquiries. Assessment records are open to the public and may be inspected at the office during regular business hours. Any questions regarding a property may be directed to any staff member. Should one wish an appointment to meet with the Assessor, simply telephone the office at (845) 688-5003.
Description of responsibilities:
The main function of the Assessor’s Office is to estimate the value of real property within the town. This value is one component used in the computation of real property taxes. At present, the level of assessment is 23%.
The Assessment Calendar:
March 1st of each year is designated as taxable status date. Real property is assessed with respect to its condition on that date. Once assessments have been determined, it is the responsibility of the Assessor’s Office to publish the values by May 1st of each year in the tentative assessment roll. At that time, the public is invited to inspect the roll and check their assessment, as well as the accuracy of the inventory information on file.
Property owners who disagree with their assessments should schedule an appointment with the assessor to present new information. In the event that the property owner remains dissatisfied, he or she may download a grievance form and instructions. Grievance Day occurs each year on the fourth Tuesday in May. At that time, the property owner or representative may attend an informal hearing before the Shandaken Board of Assessment Review consisting of three local residents who are knowledgeable of the town’s real property. The decision of the Board is submitted to the property owner in writing. A further appeal of the Board’s decision may be made at a Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) hearing or a judicial review. The last day to file for small claims or judicial review is July 31, or thirty days after the filing of the final assessment roll. After final values are assigned, the assessor’s office completes and publishes the final assessment roll by July 1st.
Examples:
Several property exemptions, both residential and commercial, are available to property owners. These are obtained by submitting an application to the assessor’s office. Exemptions may include, but are not limited to:
Disability Exemption Instructions
Veteran Exemption Instructions
The deadline for applying for exemption is March 1st of each year.
Important Dates:
Taxable Status Date: March 1
Valuation Date: July 1 of Previous Year
