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1. How are the full market value and the assessed value of my real property calculated?
2. What is the equalization rate for the City of Schenectady and how is it determined?
3. Where can I find a copy of the 2023 Assessment Roll?
4. What can I do if I am unhappy with the assessed value of my real property?
5. Can the Board of Assessment review raise my assessment?
6. When should I expect to hear an outcome of my grievance application?
7. What can I do if I am unhappy about the outcome of my grievance application?

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1. Who can file a grievance?
2. Can someone file a grievance application on my behalf and represent me at Grievance Day?
3. How do I fill out my grievance application; can someone from the Assessment Bureau help me or fill out the application for me?
4. Is there anything special that I should know about the grievance application?
5. What happens after I file my grievance application; should I make an appointment with the Assessor to discuss my assessed value?
6. What happens on Grievance Day?
7. Do I have to attend Grievance Day on Tuesday, May 23rd; will it not impact my case or will it hurt my case if I do not attend?
8. What happens when Grievance Day is over?

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1. How do I apply for a permit?
2. What hours is the Codes Office open?

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1. Do I need a permit to install a fence?
2. What is a Zoning Compliance Letter?

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1. What records can I ask for under FOIL?

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1. How do I file a complaint about the Police Department or a Police Officer?
2. I would like to hold an event in the Park; what do I need to do?

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1. Do I need a permit to have a dumpster placed on my property?
2. Do I need to obtain a permit to put in a driveway?
3. I want to hang a sign/awning outside of my business and over the City right-of-way, do I need a permit?
4. Do I need a permit to install a new driveway, patio or other hard, nonporous surface on my property?

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1. Who is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the sidewalk surrounding my property?
2. Do I need a permit to repair or replace my sidewalk?
3. If there is a pothole in the road, who should I call?

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1. Do I have to be a resident of The City of Schenectady to play at the course?
2. Does the course offer memberships?

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1. How do I contact the Schenectady Police Department by phone?
2. How do I become a Schenectady Police Officer or Public Safety Dispatcher?
3. Who do I report any traffic safety concern to?
4. Who do I report a traffic light malfunction or traffic sign issue to?
5. How do I make a complaint or compliment regarding a member of the department?
6. How do I pay a parking ticket?
7. How do I answer a traffic ticket?
8. Have a question regarding small claims or how to file a civil lawsuit?
9. Do you have a suggestion for a FAQ?

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1. Who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of my water and sewer laterals?
2. How does the City respond to a residential water break?
3. Can I make plumbing repairs in my own home?
4. Are all of the plumbers that are listed in the phone book licensed plumbers?