Assessor

Michael Pearson
Phone 315-388-5629
email: assessor5282@gmail.com

The Assessor is an appointed by the Waddington Town Board for a six year term.

Office Hours:  Appointments can be made by calling the Assessor directly or contacting the Town Clerk’s Office

The Assessor’s Job:

The Assessor is responsible for preparing market value estimates for every property in the Town/Village of Waddington.  The values, or assessments are used for determining the tax burden for each parcel.  Annually the Assessor reviews permits, transfers of property, and deed 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.

Board of Assessment Review:

Richard Hobkirk, Chairman

Lou Anne King                                         Mark Brouilette

Stephen McKnight                                   Donald Verville

Assessment Calendar:

July 1st- Valuation Date

March 1st- Taxable Status Date

March 1st-  Exemption application deadline

May 1st – Tentative Assessment Roll filed

Grievance Day- 1st Thursday after the 4th Tuesday in May

Links to following forms:

Grievance Application:  RP524

Grievance Instructions:  RP524-Ins

Senior Citizens:

Senior Citizen Exemption (income less than $11,400)

RP467

RP467- ins

Veteran’s Exemption

RP458A

RP458A- ins

Basic Star: To apply for the basic STAR exemption please go to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website www.tax.ny.gov or call them @ 518-457-2036.


Enhanced STAR:  To be eligible for the Enhanced STAR program at least one owner of the property must be 65 years of age or will be by 12/31.  Your adjusted gross income must be less than $79,050.  You must show proof of both age and income.

RP-425-Rnw