(518) 239-8362
(518) 239-4140
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 1526 of the Real Property Tax Law)NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 1526 of the Real Property Tax Law)Notice is hereby given that as of May 1, 2023, the Assessor of the Town of Durham, County of Greene, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year, and that a copy has been filed with the Durham Town Clerk’s Office, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until Grievance Day. The tentative assessment roll is also available for viewing online, on both Durhamny.com and www.greene.sdgnys.com. The assessor will be available by appointment (518-239-8362 ext 2) at Durham Town Hall on May 2nd, 11am til 3pm and 4pm til 8pm; May 16th 10am-2pm; and May 20 1pm til 5pm.The Board of Assessment Review will meet on May 25, 2023 from 4pm til 8pm, at Durham Town Hall, 7309 route 81, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any persons believing him/herself to be aggrieved. Application and instructions for filing a complaint are available from your assessor or online at tax.ny.gov.Dated this 1st day of May, 2023. Nancy Wyncoop Bower, Sole Assessor
Here is the link to the 2023 Tentative Roll:
The Town Board approved posting the attached outline from the assessor's office on the revaluation project.
New York State has changed how property owners register for the STAR (School Tax Relief).
www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/star/register-for-star.pdf
You no longer register with your local Assessor's office you now register with New York State at this link:
The Board of Assessment is appointed by the Town Board, trained and certified through the Office of Real Property.
Generally the Town of Durham "Grievance Day" to meet with the Board of Assessment Review is the 1st Thursday after the 4th Tuesday in May. The form for challenging your assessment can be obtained at any Assessor's office, the Greene County Real Property Tax Services Office or online at www.orps.state.ny.us. You may also contact or visit the Town of Durham Assessor's Office for the booklet "A Taxpayer's Guide: How to File for a Review of Your Assessment" and for assistance in completing the form and putting together your challenge. Once Grievance Day has passed for a particular year, there are no other legal opportunities for changing an assessment and it becomes final for that year.
The Board of Assessment Review will review all applications received on or before Grievance Day and send out their determinations by July 1st.
Chairman
- Roger Vaughn
Members
- Richard Frasco
- Mary Lou Nahas
- Michael Allan
- Brian Goff
The responsibilities for the Assessor's Office involve assessing properties for improvements, demolitions and revaluation of roll. In addition, we maintain assessment roll, files and the roll book. Also, we maintain all current and new property exemptions.
Forms & Links:
- NYS Office of Real Property
- Greene County Real Property Maps
- https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp467_fill_in.pdf
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https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp467rnw_fill_in.pdf
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https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp425ivp_fill_in.pdf
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https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp425e_fill_in.pdf
Assessor FAQ's
The state determined level we assess property at is called the equalization rate. Assessments are based on current market value as of the last town-wide evaluation. Durham's latest revaluation was in 2003; therefore we use 100% of 2003 values for our assessments. As the market value changes, so does the level at which we assess property. 100% of 2003 value is 68.00% of 2012 value. New York State determines the level of our assessments by comparing sales prices to assessed values. This is required by law so that the split of school and county budgets results in a fair division. These budgets are split according to the value of the property within them.
Any homeowner who is a primary resident of Durham is entitled to a STAR exemption which is applied to school taxes only. Other exemptions may be applied to County and/or Town taxes.
The deadline for filing exemption forms is March 1st.
The taxable status date occurs each year on March 1st. Your property is assessed for the year to come as it was on that date. Any changes made after March 1 will be captured in the assessment for the next March 1st. If your home or an improvement to your home is only partially complete as of March 1st, the assessment should reflect the property's market value as of that date. The completion of your home or improvement will be included in the next assessment role. If your home is assessed at a percentage of full value, the percentage should be listed on the Change of Assessment Notice you will receive in early May. Questions about the calculation of the percentage of completion can be answered by the Assessor.
Assessment challenges or residential reviews can be discussed with the Assessor throughout the month of May. If after an informal meeting, an agreement cannot be reached with the Assessor, you may file a formal review with the Board of Assessment Review.
Generally the Town of Durham "Grievance Day" to meet with the Board of Assessment Review is the 1st Thursday after the 4th Tuesday in May. The form for challenging your assessment can be obtained at any Assessor's office, the Greene County Real Property Tax Services Office or online at www.orps.state.ny.us. You may also contact or visit the Town of Durham Assessor's Office for the booklet "A Taxpayer's Guide: How to File for a Review of Your Assessment" and for assistance in completing the form and putting together your challenge. Once Grievance Day has passed for a particular year, there are no other legal opportunities for changing an assessment and it become final for that year.
