Milton S. Bradshaw, SCAA - Town Assessor

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

The Town of Orchard Park Assessor's office is located on the first floor of the Municipal Center on South Buffalo Street in the village. The hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Office News

• www.orps.state.ny.us
• Educational Videos About the Assessment and Property Tax Systems
• The Property Tax Monitor - a downloadable monthly publication of New York State Office of Real Property Services which showcases the latest news regarding Assessments and Property Taxes

Assessment Review System (click here)

• March 1st of each year = Taxable Status Date
• (Last date to file for exemptions)
• May the 4th Tuesday = Grievance Day
• July 1st = Final roll
• Aug 1st = Last day to file a Small Claims
• Note: The Village has adopted the Town of Orchard Park's Assessment Roll and thus is on the same schedule. All items relating to the Village Assessment Roll fall under the same schedule as the Town.

Exemptions:

• Basic Star

  • No age requirements
  • No income limitations
  • You must own the home & it must be your PRIMARY residence
  • One-time application (until you move or become 65 years old)
  • Applications must be filed on or before March 1st ^st
  • Approximate savings = $500 (applies only to School Tax)
  • Click here for application

• Enhanced Star

  • Must be at least 65 years old
  • Income limits apply (for 2011, income cannot exceed $ 79,050(AGI 2009 tax form 1040)
  • You must own the home & it must be your PRIMARY residence
  • You must re-apply every year unless you qualify for the Income Verification Program (come into the Assessor’s Office for details)
  • Applications must be filed on or before March 1st ^st
  • Approximate savings = $900 (applies only to School Tax)
  • Click here for application

• Low Income Senior Exemption

  • Must be at least 65 years old
  • You must own the home for at least 1 year prior to application & it must be your PRIMARY residence
  • Income limits apply (for 2011, actual 2009 income cannot exceed $32,400)
  • Savings are pro-rated ….County, Town, School and Village percentage savings are determined by income level
  • This exemption can apply to all taxes except Special District Charges
  • Applications must be filed on or before March 1st ^st
  • Approximate savings varies depending on income
  • Click here for instructions
  • Click here for application

• Veterans Exemptions

  • War-time Vet ( 15%), Combat Vet (25%) and Veteran Disability (50% x percentage of disability) exemptions are available (up to cap)
  • Click here for instructions
  • Click here for application
  • Cold War (15% County Only)
  • Click here for instructions
  • Click here for application
  • Must be the PRIMARY residence of the veteran
  • Your DD-214 must accompany your application
  • Active Duty during specific periods of war
  • Savings on County/Town tax only
  • Applications must be filed on or before March 1st^st

• Other Exemptions Available:

  • Low-Income Disability
  • Volunteer Fireman
  • Agriculture Land
  • Clergy
  • Non-for-Profit
  • Business (Business Investment= minimum of $10,000)