Kathleen M. Davis
NYS Certified Assessor/Professional Designation
Email: italytownassessor@gmail.com
Phone: 585-374-5035
*Recommend calling first.
Key Dates in the Valuation Process:
Valuation Day – July 1st
Taxable Status Date – March 1st
Tentative Assessment Roll Filed – May 1st
Grievance Day - 4th Tuesday in May Appointments required, call the assessor no later than 10 days prior to schedule. Form RP-524 and supporting documents must be submitted to the assessor one week prior to Grievance Day. Complaints may also be mailed-attendance is not necessary to have your grievance heard, only the timely filing of the completed form RP-524 and supporting documentation.
Final Assessment Roll Filed – July 1st | Hours: Thursdays 8 AM – 2 PM*
NYS Certified Assessor/Professional Designation
Email: italytownassessor@gmail.com
Phone: 585-374-5035
*Recommend calling first.
Key Dates in the Valuation Process:
Valuation Day – July 1st
Taxable Status Date – March 1st
Tentative Assessment Roll Filed – May 1st
Grievance Day - 4th Tuesday in May Appointments required, call the assessor no later than 10 days prior to schedule. Form RP-524 and supporting documents must be submitted to the assessor one week prior to Grievance Day. Complaints may also be mailed-attendance is not necessary to have your grievance heard, only the timely filing of the completed form RP-524 and supporting documentation.
Final Assessment Roll Filed – July 1st | Hours: Thursdays 8 AM – 2 PM*
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
The deadline to apply for property tax exemptions is March 1st of each year.
Forms can be obtained from the Assessor’s office or from the Office of Real Property’s website: www.tax.ny.gov.
The deadline to apply for property tax exemptions is March 1st of each year.
Forms can be obtained from the Assessor’s office or from the Office of Real Property’s website: www.tax.ny.gov.
STAR – BASIC & ENHANCED
Everyone is eligible on his or her primary residence. Land- contract owners and owner-occupied Manufactured homes in parks are also eligible. You are only allowed 1 STAR exemption/credit in NYS. If you will be 65 by 12/31 you may be eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption depending on your income from 2 years prior (EG 2023 based on 2021 income). If you currently have a basic STAR exemption on your property, contact the assessor by March 1st to apply for the Enhanced. If you do not currently receive a STAR exemption on your school tax bill, you are subject to the new STAR rules enacted in 2016. Additional information regarding the credit vs the exemption can be found at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/
ALTERNATIVE VETERANS
The exemption is available to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. armed services during the following:
Everyone is eligible on his or her primary residence. Land- contract owners and owner-occupied Manufactured homes in parks are also eligible. You are only allowed 1 STAR exemption/credit in NYS. If you will be 65 by 12/31 you may be eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption depending on your income from 2 years prior (EG 2023 based on 2021 income). If you currently have a basic STAR exemption on your property, contact the assessor by March 1st to apply for the Enhanced. If you do not currently receive a STAR exemption on your school tax bill, you are subject to the new STAR rules enacted in 2016. Additional information regarding the credit vs the exemption can be found at: https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/
ALTERNATIVE VETERANS
The exemption is available to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. armed services during the following:
Persian Gulf Conflict (on or after August 2, 1990);
Vietnam War (February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975);
Korean War (June 27, 1950-January 31, 1955);
World War II (December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946);
World War I (April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918);
Mexican Border Period (May 9, 1916-April 5, 1917)
Spanish-American War (April 21, 1898-July 4, 1902).
Applicants who received an expeditionary medal for service in Lebanon June 1, 1983-Dec. 1, 1987, Grenada Oct. 23, 1983 – Nov. 21, 1983 or Panama Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990 qualify for the war-veteran/combat zone exemption.
A copy of the DD-214 must be submitted with application RP-458a. If the veteran has a disability rating, an additional exemption applies. A copy of the award letter clearly showing the percent disability must be submitted to the assessor with the application.
SENIOR CITIZEN LOW INCOME
Must be 65 years or older and total income is less than $28,400. Income includes social security, prior to Medicare being deducted. There is a sliding scale basis for % of exemption. Proof of income must be submitted with application RP-467. Requires yearly renewals with proof of income.
AGRICULTURAL
Must be 7 or more acres in Ag production with gross sales of $10,000/year or $20,000/2 years or 7 acres rented to a qualified farmer with a minimum 5-year lease agreement. Call the assessor for additional information. Requires yearly renewals.
BUSINESS INVESTMENT
Established or new businesses are eligible if the cost of any improvements is more than $10,000. The exemption is 50% of the increase in value attributed to the improvement the first year of the exemption. The amount decreases 5% each year over 10 years. Applicants must complete RP-485b
REVALUATIONS
The last town-wide revaluation was 2024. The Town of ITALY revalues property every 3 years for the equitable distribution of taxes. Revaluations DO NOT raise more money for the town. It redistributes the tax burden.
Assessments are based on market value. When market value increases, and assessments remain the same, the equalization rate-established every year-decreases. The equalization rate is used to determine the municipalities’ share of the school and county taxes. All assessments are equalized to 100% to determine the town’s share of the levy (amount in budget to be raised by taxes). Revaluations DO NOT increase the levy-spending increases the levy.
Vietnam War (February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975);
Korean War (June 27, 1950-January 31, 1955);
World War II (December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946);
World War I (April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918);
Mexican Border Period (May 9, 1916-April 5, 1917)
Spanish-American War (April 21, 1898-July 4, 1902).
Applicants who received an expeditionary medal for service in Lebanon June 1, 1983-Dec. 1, 1987, Grenada Oct. 23, 1983 – Nov. 21, 1983 or Panama Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990 qualify for the war-veteran/combat zone exemption.
A copy of the DD-214 must be submitted with application RP-458a. If the veteran has a disability rating, an additional exemption applies. A copy of the award letter clearly showing the percent disability must be submitted to the assessor with the application.
SENIOR CITIZEN LOW INCOME
Must be 65 years or older and total income is less than $28,400. Income includes social security, prior to Medicare being deducted. There is a sliding scale basis for % of exemption. Proof of income must be submitted with application RP-467. Requires yearly renewals with proof of income.
AGRICULTURAL
Must be 7 or more acres in Ag production with gross sales of $10,000/year or $20,000/2 years or 7 acres rented to a qualified farmer with a minimum 5-year lease agreement. Call the assessor for additional information. Requires yearly renewals.
BUSINESS INVESTMENT
Established or new businesses are eligible if the cost of any improvements is more than $10,000. The exemption is 50% of the increase in value attributed to the improvement the first year of the exemption. The amount decreases 5% each year over 10 years. Applicants must complete RP-485b
REVALUATIONS
The last town-wide revaluation was 2024. The Town of ITALY revalues property every 3 years for the equitable distribution of taxes. Revaluations DO NOT raise more money for the town. It redistributes the tax burden.
Assessments are based on market value. When market value increases, and assessments remain the same, the equalization rate-established every year-decreases. The equalization rate is used to determine the municipalities’ share of the school and county taxes. All assessments are equalized to 100% to determine the town’s share of the levy (amount in budget to be raised by taxes). Revaluations DO NOT increase the levy-spending increases the levy.
Assessment roll
https://www.yatescountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7735/2024-Final-Assessment-Roll-Town-of-Italy
TOWN OF ITALY, NY
6060 Italy Valley Rd
Naples, NY 14512
Phone: 585-374-5035
Fax: 585-374-8210