Assessment


Message from the Assessor:

My staff and I "Welcome You".  Our office is available to assist you in any way possible with assessment policies and procedures governed by New York State Real Property Law.

Our department is responsible for determining and maintaining assessments, property inventory records, ownership interest, exemptions, and maps on approximately 20,500 parcels.

We pride ourselves on providing friendly yet professional service and adhere to an "Open Door Policy".  If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this office, please feel free to contact us.

 

Tina K. Dimitriadis

Sole Assessor


TO:                       City of Schenectady Senior Resident Homeowners

FROM:                 Tina K. Dimitriadis, Assessor, City of Schenectady

DATE:                  January 16, 2013

RE:             Property Tax Exemption Renewals

Renewal Applications for Enhanced (Senior) School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption for 2013 are due by March 1, 2013* in the City of Schenectady.  

The 2011 income for resident owner(s) is required as part of this process.  If there was no income tax filed, we will accept ALL income statements: Social Security, pension, interest income, etc.

Renewal forms are available in City Hall, 105 Jay St., Room #8 or at www.tax.ny.gov (RP-467 Rnw).

*Please note that March 1 is deadline for filing all NYS property tax exemptions.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call our office at 382-5075.

Tina K. Dimitriadis


 

Key Dates Affecting the Assessment Process

March 1st

Taxable Status Date

The date Property is valued according to ownership and condition each year

Exemption Deadline

The last day for filing all exemption applications for the current year

May 1st

Tentative Roll Filing

 

4th Tuesday in May

Grievance Day

 

July 1st

Final Roll Filing

 

 


For Assessment & Exemption Information, please visit the New York State Tax & Finance Services website.  Available on their website are downloadable forms.


2013

 

2013 Tentative Assessment Roll

2013 Tentative Assessment Roll Cross Reference Report

 

2013 Assessment Data for Tentative Roll

Single-family homes (property classification 210). 

Two-family homes (property classification 220).

Three-family homes (property classification 230).

Please see legend below for category explanations.


Legend:

St No - The property location number recorded on the Assessment Roll

St Location - The street location recorded on the Assessment Roll

SBL Print Key - The property identification number (section, block and lot)

Prop Class - The property classification.  210 = single family, 220 = two family, 230 = three family and 280 = multiple residence

Bldg Style - The building style

Yr Built - The year built

Overall Cond - The overall condition of the structure - includes interior and exterior

Bedrms - The number of bedrooms

Baths - The number of full baths

1/2 Baths - The number of 1/2 baths

FP - The number of fireplaces

SFLA - The square foot living area as measured and recorded

Land Frt - The front distance according to tax maps supplied by Schenectady County Real Property

Land Depth - The depth distance according to tax maps supplied by Schenectady County Real Property

  STAR

If you own property and it is your primary residence, you may be eligible for a STAR tax exemption. If you are interested in applying for the STAR program, you may download one of the two most requested applications listed below.

Basic STAR Application

Senior Aged STAR Application

For Senior Aged/Enhanced STAR, copies of your latest Federal or State Income Tax Return, deed and driver license, must be submitted along with a complete and signed application.  If needed we would gladly assist in completing the application and verify that all necessary documentation is submitted.

How to Contact the Assessors' Office:

City Hall

105 Jay Street – Room #8

Schenectady, New York 12305

 

Tel#  (518) 382-5075

Fax#  (518) 382-5193

 



More information regarding tax exemptions can be found here.

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