BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW(BAR) MEMBERS:
VACANT POSITION: Term 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2026
Joy Healy: Term 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2027
Darlene Duffy: term 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2029
Members of the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) commit to a 5-year term. The BAR has been vested with the duty and responsibility of hearing assessment complaints in the first instance. To enable them to accomplish their responsibilities, they need to have an understanding of the concepts, principles, tasks, techniques, and processes of the Board of Assessment Review. To do this, each Member receives compensated training.
The Board of Assessment Review (BAR) is a 3-member board of officers appointed by the Town Board. They hear formal grievances of property owners. You may submit a formal grievance if you have evidence to show that your assessment is unequal, excessive, or unlawful. You may also submit a formal grievance if you have evidence to show that your property classification is wrong. The Board has the ability to reduce assessments for good cause. Additionally, the Board has the authority to review exempt status, including late applications.
Why Property Taxes are Important to Local Government Operations
Property tax is a tax paid on property owned by an individual or a legal entity, such as a corporation. The tax is usually based on the value of the owned property, including land. Local governments determine real property value, tax based on value, and use these taxes to fund town services and operations.
How is my property assessed?
A property assessor is a local government official who estimates the value of real property within a town. They convert that value into an assessment, which is one component in the calculation of real property tax bills. New York State law requires assessors to assess all properties at a uniform percentage of market value (RPT Law Sections 301 and 305). If taxpayers believe their property assessment is too high, they can file a grievance to have it reviewed. You have a right to file a formal complaint with the Board of Assessment Review by the filing deadline date if you still feel your assessment is too high.