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CONTACT THE ASSESSOR

Dale Raymo, Assessor

20558 Sunrise Ave.
LaFargeville, NY 13656


Phone: 315-658-4309

Email: 
[email protected]

Office Hours
Tuesday & Thursday 8am-4pm

The Assessor’s Job
The Assessor is responsible for preparing market value estimates for every property in Orleans. The values, or assessments are used for determining the tax burden for each parcel. Annually the Assessor’s officer reviews permits, transfers of property, and deeds to determine if a change in assessment is necessary. The Assessor is also responsible for administering exemptions to taxation. These exemptions include Senior Citizen, School Tax Relief (STAR), Agricultural, and Veterans to name a few. Below are links to the most commonly used assessment forms. A complete list of exemptions can be found online at www.tax.ny.gov

Assessment Calendar
July 1st – Valuation date
March 1st – Taxable status date
March 1st – Exemption application deadline
May 1st – Tentative Roll Date

Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 8am-4pm
Resident homeowners who currently receive the Basic STAR exemption must register with the New York State Tax Department in order to receive the exemption in 2014 and subsequent years.
  • Homeowners do not need to re-register every year.
  • Based on the information provided in the registration process, the Tax Department will confirm homeowners’ eligibility in future years.
Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected by the new registration requirement. However, in order to receive Enhanced STAR, seniors must continue to:
  • Apply annually, or
  • Participate in the Income Verification Program.

Resident homeowners applying for STAR for the first time
are not affected by this year’s registration procedure. To apply for STAR a new applicant must:
  • Use Form RP-425, Application for School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption, available on the Tax Department’s Web site, and
  • File the application with their local assessor.
2022 Final assessment roll
Fishers Landing Publication
New legislation requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register with the New York State Tax Department in order to receive the exemption in 2014 and subsequent years. Who Must Register?

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS/DOCUMENTS
  • Grievance Application (RP-524)
  • Grievance Instructions
  • Agricultural Assessment Form (RP-305)
  • Jefferson County Agricultural District Annual 30-Day Inclusion Process
Senior Citizens Senior Citizen Exemption 
  • Instructions
  • STAR Exemption Application (RP-425)
  • STAR Renewal Exemption Application (RP-425RNW)
Basic Star (under 65 years of age or income exceeds $60,000)
  • STAR Exemption Application (RP-425)
  • STAR Renewal Exemption Application

JEFFERSON COUNTY PARCEL DATA
  • Jefferson County Parcel Data Viewer
Jefferson County Real Property Tax Services assessment information is found on this site. This site will allow users to access the information commonly requested on parcels in Jefferson County, outside the City of Watertown. Current tax information and rates are available by clicking on Tax Info when viewing a specific parcel. To enter the site to begin your search, click on the “Public Access” tab.

When Does Registration Begin?
Registration will begin August 19, 2013 and continue through December 31, 2013.
  • The Tax Department will mail instructions to all homeowners who currently receive the Basic STAR exemption. The letters will include a STAR code that homeowners will need to register.
  • Because seniors who receive Enhanced STAR are not affected by the new requirements, they will not receive new instructions from the Tax Department.

How to Register You can register for the STAR exemption online. You’ll need to:
  • provide a STAR code (we’re mailing codes to all Basic STAR recipients; or you can use the STAR code lookup)
  • provide the names and social security numbers for all owners of the property and spouses
  • confirm that the property is the primary residence of one of its owners (married couples with multiple residences may only claim one STAR exemption)
  • confirm that the combined income of the owners and their spouses who reside at the property does not exceed $500,000
  • confirm that no resident owner received a residency-based tax benefit from another state
You can also register by calling (518) 457-2036
  • Monday – Friday:  8:30 am – 8:00 pm
  • Saturday:  9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Senior citizens Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected by the new registration requirement. Seniors must, however, continue to:
  • apply annually, or
  • participate in the Income Verification Program
What Happens When Homeowners Do Not Register?
The Tax Department will send homeowners additional letter reminders in December 2013 and January 2014. In February 2014 the Tax Department will give assessors the names of any homeowners who did not register, or who were determined not to be eligible for STAR. The assessment roll entries for these homeowners will not include the STAR exemption.
  • Homeowners who the Tax Department found to be ineligible for STAR will have the right to administrative review within the Tax Department, and review before the State Board of Real Property Tax Services.
For more information
  • Call (518) 457-2036
  • Penalties related to the STAR Program
  • Eligibility for the STAR Program
  • STAR Privacy Notification
  • STAR Registration Media Center
  • Follow us on Twitter for real-time STAR Registration updates #STAR_Reg

Forms and Helpful Handouts
  • Fact Sheet
  • Sample Letter

ATTENTION: PROPERTY OWNERS IF YOU ARE 65 YRS OLD (OR WILL BE BY 12/31) AND YOUR ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME IS LESS THAN $84,550. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A STAR EXEMPTION. THE PROPERTY MUST BE YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE! ALL EXEMPTIONS ARE DUE IN THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE BY MARCH 1ST. CALL THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE. Grievance Forms RP-524 MUST be received and an appointment made for Grievance Day at the Assessor’s Office to guarantee that you will be “heard” by the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day. A property owner who does NOT schedule a hearing in front of the Board of Assessment Review takes the risk of having to come back at a time set by the Board of Assessment Review.
Town of Orleans | 20558 Sunrise Avenue | LaFargeville, NY 13656 | Phone: (315) 658-9950 | Fax: (315) 658-2513​
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