Milton S. Bradshaw, SCAA - Town Assessor

Telephone: (716) 662-6420

Fax: (716) 662-6436

E-mail: bradshawm@orchardparkny.org

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.

NYS Office of Real Property Services links:

• 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)

Important dates:

• 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)

• Enhanced Star

  • Must be at least 65 years old
  • Income limits apply (for 2010, income cannot exceed $ 74,700 (AGI 2008 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)

• 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 2010, actual 2008 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

• Veterans Exemptions

  • War-time Vet ( 15%), Cold War (15% County Only), Combat Vet (25%) and Veteran Disability (50% x percentage of disability) exemptions are available (up to cap)
  • 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
  • Click here for instructions
  • Click here for application

• Other Exemptions Available:

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