Assessor's Office

Don Wells Assessor Kathy Muller Assistant Assessor Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday Phone: (585)392-9455 - Fax: (585)392-6659 E-mail for Don Wells: assessor@parmany.org E-Mail for Kathy Muller: asst_assessor@parmany.org The Town Board appoints the Town Assessor for a term of six years. The Assessor's duties are specified in the New York State Real Property Tax Law and generally focus upon the maintenance of up-to-date records on the valuation of real property within the Town of Parma. The Assessor prepares an annual assessment roll, which is used to formulate the tax liability due for each parcel of real property in the Town. Proposed 2008 Tentative Assessments Services: Real Property Valuation The Assessor inventories and values Real Property at a uniform percentage of value. The results of the annual revaluation of the 2002 tax roll has maintained the equalization rate for the Town of Parma at 100.00% Assessment Review Formal reviews are conducted annually on Grievance Day, the 4th Tuesday in May. Real Property Exemption Administration All exemptions on commercial and residential properties must be filed by March 1st, Taxable Status Day. Exemptions include: Veterans Senior Citizens with Limited Income STAR (Basic & Enhanced) Persons with Disabilities with Limited Income Business Improvements Agricultural Clergy Non-Profit Organizations STAR Program: (see New York State Website for complete information) STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences. In order to get this STAR tax relief on your September School Tax Bill, you must submit your STAR application to the Assessor's office by March 1st. There are two types of STAR exemptions: Basic and Enhanced: Basic The Basic STAR exemption is available to all persons who own and live in a one, two or three family residence or condominium. The Basic STAR requires a one-time only application as long as the ownership circumstances do not change. This application must be in the Assessor's office by March 1st. Enhanced The Enhanced STAR exemption is available to senior citizens (those who turn 65 by December 31st) whose ADJUSTED GROSS incomes do not exceed $70,650. The Enhanced STAR exemption requires an annual filing with the Assessor's office by March 1st. Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens with Limited Incomes This program is in addition to the Enhanced STAR exemption for owner-occupied, primary residences. This exemption is available to senior citizens (those who turn 65 by December 31st) whose TOTAL INCOMES do not exceed $35,400. It is applicable to Town, County, School and Village tax bills. This exemption, too, must be filed annually and be in the Assessor's office by March 1st. If you apply for this exemption and qualify, you will automatically receive the Enhanced STAR as well. Veterans The veteran's exemption is only applicable to Town, County and Village taxes and applicants need only apply once to receive this on a yearly basis. Other Services: Location of parcels Property ownership Assessment Tax information Sales information Information on assessment for properties within the Town and Village, such as property records, tax maps, and exemptions is available to the public during regular office hours in the Assessor's office. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Filing deadline for all exemptions: March 1st Taxable Status Date: March 1st Tentative Assessment Roll Filed: May 1st Grievance Day: 4th Tuesday in May Final Assessment Roll Filed: July 1st Monroe County Geographic Information System (GIS) Services Property Portal (Property Assessment / Tax Information) - Information on any property within Monroe County with a map location view of each. You need to be a registered user as it requires a log-in. Registration is free. Town of Parma map - Detailed map of the Town of Parma and the Village of Hilton.

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