Assessor
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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 Donald Verville Mark Brouilette Stephen McKnight Patricia VanPatten |
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. |