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Assessor Information

Town of Hammond Certified Assessor

Amy Gouge

Phone: (315) 324-5321 ext 14
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday – 8 AM to 12 PM

 

Assessor

is a local government official, qualified by New York State Office of Real Property Services. The Assessor maintains the municipality’s assessment role, which contains a physical description and value calculation of every parcel. The value is utilized as a component in the tax bill calculations along with local, county, state and school district tax rates. The property inventory is available for inspection by appointment before the filing of tentative assessment role.

Property Tax Relief Eligibility Letters

As New York State issues property tax relief credit checks, if additional information is needed to determine eligibility, a letter will be sent to the property owner. The letter asks the property owner to register for the credit using the Property Tax Relief Registration application. Letter recipients are asked not to contact their assessor; if you have questions, please call (518) 453-8146.

The Assessor also approves and keeps track of property tax exemptions. Among the most common are:

  • Senior Citizen Exemption
  • School Tax Relief (STAR)
  • Veterans Exemption
  • Agricultural Exemption
  • Business Exemption

  • March 1st – Deadline for filing Exemptions
  • March 1st – Taxable Status Date
  • May 1st – Tenative Roll filed with Town Clerk
  • July 1st – Final Assessment Roll filed

Additional Information – Town of Hammond’s Grievance Day is the  Wednesday following the fourth Tuesday in May each year. This is the only day allowed by local and state law for taxpayers to grieve their assessments.

SENIOR STAR  - must re-apply and prove income each year. (unless enrolled in IVP)

BASIC STAR  - do not need to re-apply

**If you do not currently have the STAR exemption for your primary residence, you may apply directly with NYS for the STAR credit either online at www.tax.ny.gov/star or by calling (518) 457-2036 weekdays between 8:30 AM. and 4:30 PM

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