Office of the Assessor
Office of the Assessor adjusted hours:
Monday, December 2, 2024 – 8am-2:30pm – Wednesday CLOSED
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – 8am-2:30pm
Monday, December 16, 2024 – 8am-2:30pm – Wednesday CLOSED
2024 Final Assessment Roll
School Tax Relief (STAR) Information Links
STAR Resource Center (NYS Department of Taxation and Finance)
Register for the School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit Fact Sheet
Enhanced Star info:
Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption for the 2025-2026 School Year
Supplement to Form RP-425-E Mandatory for all Enhanced STAR Applicants
Did you have a STAR exemption on this property for the 2015-2016 school year? If No, you are not eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption. However, you may be eligible for the Enhanced STAR credit. Register at www.tax.ny.gov/star
Senior Citizen Exemption Form And Instructions:
Senior Exemption Application Instructions
Income Worksheet for Senior Citizen Exemption
Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes
Application for Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes
Renewal Application for Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes
Instructions for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Forms
Veterans Exemptions
Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property
Application for Cold War Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation
Duties of Assessor
- Determine and maintain assessments, property inventory records, ownership interest, exemptions and maps on approximately 4,700 parcels.
- Locate all taxable property in the Town and identify the ownership. Establish a taxable value for all property subject to taxation. List the values of all property on the Assessment roll.
- To establish the value of any parcel of property, the Assessor may need to know the purchase price (if any), the selling prices of similar property, what it costs to replace property, what rent it may earn, how much it takes to operate and keep it in repair and many other facts affecting its value.
- Utilizing these facts, there are three different approaches the Assessor can take to find a property’s value:
- The cost approach is based upon the total of the current costs necessary to replace the property. This includes the current cost of labor, materials and indirect costs such as architectural fees, land development costs, construction financing, etc. The Assessor will also consider any depreciation which may exist.
- The income approach is the preferred method for appraising income-producing properties (investment properties), such as apartments, hotels, motels, business property, etc. The Assessor must consider operating expenses, taxes, insurance, maintenance costs and the degree of financial risk the owner takes in earning income from the property. Also, the expected return for this kind of property is considered.
- The market approach is a comparison of the property to be appraised with other similar properties that have been sold in the same or similar neighborhood. This is done very carefully since the property being appraised may have sold for more than it was worth, orfor less. Using this approach, the Assessor must always consider such over- and under-pricing to arrive at a fair evaluation of the property value.
- Real estate sales are carefully analyzed to make sure they are valid market sales (arms length transactions). When several sales are confirmed and analyzed, they are considered good indicators of similar property’s value. Since the appraisal process is designated to determine the “market value,” this method is preferred because it reflects the actions of the majority of purchasers and users in the market place.
- Assist taxpayers with completing the following exemption application forms and determining their eligibility: Seniors, Alternative Veterans, Enhanced Senior Star, Basic Star, Disability, Business, Clergy, Agricultural, and Wholly Exempt. The last day for filing all exemption applications for any given year is March 1. To view the various exemption forms, instruction sheets and commonly asked questions and answers, visit the New York State Office of Real Property Services web site.
- Apportion the assessment on all special franchise properties which are utility properties located on roll section 5 of the assessment roll.
- Determine the assessment on all public service properties which are located on roll section 6 (utility and non ceiling railroad) of the assessment roll.
- Providing the New York State Office of Real Property Services with an Annual Assessors Report reflecting all assessment changes from year to year including all new construction assessments, exemptions, Board of Assessment Reviews, Small Claims and Certiorari Proceeding adjustments.
- Defending our assessment roll cases involving the Board of Assessment Review, Small Claims Hearings and Certiorari Proceedings.
Assessment Appeal Process & Important Dates
The following information may help you prepare for your meeting with us so that we may understand your situation:
- Recent purchase contracts;
- Recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood;
- Current appraisal of your property.
Important Dates Affecting the Assessment Process
- Exemption Filing Deadline – March 1 The last day for filing all exemption applications for the current year. Applications may be filed subsequent to March 1, effective for the following year.
- Taxable Status Date – March 1 The date property is valued according to ownership and condition each year.
- Tentative Roll Filed – May 1
- Grievance Day – 4th Tuesday of May
- Final Roll Filed – July 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Where may I obtain exemption application forms and when must they be filed?
All exemption applications may be obtained at the Assessor’s Office in the Town Hall, Wednesdays between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM. All exemption applications must be filed no later than March 1.
BASIC STAR exemptions are for any resident owning property and residing on the property. To apply for the Basic STAR Exemption click here.
Enhanced STAR (over age 65 and adjusted gross income minus any taxable IRA distribution for all owners must total $98,700 or less). For automatic renewal of the enhanced STAR, fill out form RP-425-IVP and return to our office. Please call the Assessor’s office at 845-724-5300 ext. 228.
How do I challenge my Assessment?
When does my assessment change?
Can I view assessors tax maps?
Useful Links
Contact Us
Assessor’s Hours are Wednesdays between 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Paul E. Jonke, IAO
assessor@townofbeekmanny.us
4 Main Street
Poughquag, NY 12570
845-724-5300 ext. 228
Senior Clerk
Amy Goetz
(845) 724-5300 Ext: 234
seniorclerk@townofbeekmanny.us