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CONTACT THE ASSESSOR
Dale Raymo, Assessor PO Box 103 LaFargeville, NY 13656 Phone: 315-658-4309 Fax: 315-658-2513 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.
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:
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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
JEFFERSON COUNTY PARCEL DATA 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.
How to Register You can register for the STAR exemption online. You’ll need to:
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Senior citizens Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected by the new registration requirement. Seniors must, however, continue to:
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.
Forms and Helpful Handouts
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.
- apply annually, or
- participate in the Income Verification Program
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.
- 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
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.
