The Assessor's Office in the Town of Urbana is tasked with evaluating all properties within the municipality. These valuations play a crucial role in estimating property values and assessments, which are vital for determining real property tax bills.
- The office oversees property files for approximately **2,200 individual parcels**.
- It prepares assessments and property tax levy rolls for the town, Steuben County, as well as the Hammondsport and Bath School Districts.
- Additionally, it manages a comprehensive program of property tax exemptions to benefit town residents.
- The primary objective of the Assessor's Office is to maintain the highest standards of assessment practices while ensuring that property owners receive accurate and fair assessments. The standards for property record collection comply with all New York assessment and appraisal regulations.
**Office Hours**
Monday and Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday and Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
**Exemptions**
The Assessor's Office offers assistance in obtaining the following exemptions:
- Agricultural Land and Buildings
- Charitable Organizations (e.g., churches and non-profit organizations)
- National Register of Historic Places
The application period for exemptions is from December 1 to March 1 of the following year. All exemptions must be applied for and are not granted automatically by the Assessor's Office. The absolute deadline for exemption requests is March 1. Any requests received after this date will not be processed.
- Agricultural Land and Buildings
- Charitable Organizations (e.g., churches and non-profit organizations)
- National Register of Historic Places
The application period for exemptions is from December 1 to March 1 of the following year. All exemptions must be applied for and are not granted automatically by the Assessor's Office. The absolute deadline for exemption requests is March 1. Any requests received after this date will not be processed.
- STAR Exemption: This is a school tax exemption for all owner-occupied residential properties with an income of $500,000 or less. The Enhanced STAR Exemption is available to seniors aged 65 and older with incomes below $98,000. (see below for more information)
- Senior Citizens Exemption: Available for seniors whose total income is less than $43,400. This exemption must be renewed annually.
- Veterans Exemption: This exemption applies to County and Town Taxes for qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Due to the complex nature of this exemption, including the disability exemptions, please contact the Assessor's Office for specific details.
Cherokee Roe, Assessor
607-569-3743
607-377-4048 (cell)
Email: Assessor@townofurbana.com
607-569-3743
607-377-4048 (cell)
Email: Assessor@townofurbana.com
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