Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in New York
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in New York, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: First compare your assessment with market value and talk informally with the assessor. Then file a grievance for administrative review with the municipality by Grievance Day, which is typically the fourth Tuesday in May (confirm with the assessor). NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance, Contesting your assessment
| Appealing your assessment | First compare your assessment with market value and talk informally with the assessor. Then file a grievance for administrative review with the municipality by Grievance Day, which is typically the fourth Tuesday in May (confirm with the assessor). After administrative review, judicial review is available through Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) for most homeowners, or tax certiorari in State Supreme Court. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in New York?
First compare your assessment with market value and talk informally with the assessor. Then file a grievance for administrative review with the municipality by Grievance Day, which is typically the fourth Tuesday in May (confirm with the assessor). After administrative review, judicial review is available through Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) for most homeowners, or tax certiorari in State Supreme Court.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.