Assessor

NOTICE OF COMPLETION 2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

filed May 1, 2023

Grievance day: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4pm-8pm

Cairo Town Hall

512 Main Street Cairo NY

ASSESSOR OFFICE HOURS:

Mon – Fri: 9AM – 3PM

NOTICE:  Office Staff are out in the field to take photos, to collect/recollect or to review real property data inventory to maintain accurate property records.  Staff identified by Town of Cairo photo ID

P.O. Box 132

512 Main Street

Cairo, NY 12413

Janice Hull
Sole Assessor

Phone 518-622-3120 ext. 252

Fax 518-622-3217

email  assessor@townofcairo.com

 

QUALIFICATIONS for the SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTION:

  • Must be 65 years old
  • Must be primary resident
  • Must have GROSS Income $42,399.99 or lower (NOT AGI – Adjusted Gross Income) for 2021 tax year
  • Must apply by March 1, 2023 using application form RP 467 completed and signed by all owners
  • Submit to the Assessor’s office along with drivers license and 2021 Federal AND NYS Tax Returns.

DOWNLOAD NYS FORM RP-467

TAX BILLS:

  • Go to Departments:
  • Click on Tax Collector
  • Access property &/or school tax bills on-line
  • Click on link for property bill
  • Click on link for school bill

 

Board of Assessment Review Position Term Length
Robert Fritze Chairman September 30, 2023
Heather Marcolina Member September 30, 2026
Mary Savio Member September 30, 2027

 

MARCH lst, DEADLINE for applying for property exemptions: veterans, agricultural, non-profit, low income senior citizen &/or low income disability, solar, business, forest

Go to tax.ny.gov or click on link NYS Taxation & Finance or contact the assessor’s office for an application

 

STAR (School Tax Relief):
If you are buying residential property and you plan to make it your primary residence you may be entitled to school tax relief through the New York State STAR CREDIT.  To receive this credit you must register with the TAX DEPT after you have taken title to the property.

REGISTER or  information visit www.tax.ny.gov or  call 518-457-2036.

DO NOT FILE AN APPLICATION FOR THE STAR “EXEMPTION” WITH YOUR ASSESSOR SINCE  STAR EXEMPTIONS ARE NO LONGER GRANTED.  SCHOOL TAX RELIEF IS NOW PROVIDED TO NEW APPLICANTS THROUGH THE STAR CREDIT.

Registration available ONLY through the Department of Taxation & Finance

Did you know facts.

Did you know...

The Greene County Youth Fair has been held every July since 1954. It has found its home in Ashland, Durham and since 1995, at the Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo.

From its agricultural beginnings as a 4-H Club Fair, this has grown into a four-day event with exhibits, rides, events & entertainment for the entire family.