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Formal Assessment Review

We are now accepting Formal Reviews. Property owners can mail in or drop off the applications now through Grievance Day, which is Tuesday, May 27th. Please see below for instructions and forms. The RP-524 form is required, and we cannot move forward with a review if it is not submitted along with the supporting documentation. We will hold hearings with the Board of Assessment Review on Tuesday, May 27th from 9am-5pm and 6pm-8pm. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (716) 631-7038.

Please note, the BAR is a public meeting and therefore members of the public may choose to sit in and in some cases, choose to record the meeting. Please refer to the following link:

https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/orpts/legal_opinions/v10/14.htm

Informal Assessment Reviews

These have concluded for 2025. Check back in March 2026.

Assessment Challenge and Review Instructions

The assessment roll is available on the Internet in order to:

verify property information
review inventory data on an individual property
review current sales information
analyze sales information about similar properties

When comparing property sales, it is important to remember that location, style, age and square footage are important. For example, if you purchased your home for $200,000 on a particular street or neighborhood, do not look for comparable homes that sell for $150,000 in other neighborhoods.

Also, do not compare a five-year old home with a fifty-year old home.

Nominal differences in square footage don 't always mean a difference in overall property assessment.

Interior and exterior condition of your property can be important factors when determining market value.

Make additional copies of all information that you provide with the application. The information contained with the application becomes property of the Board of Assessment Review and will not be returned.

Applications & Worksheets:

RP-524 (required for Formal Board of Assessment Review)

RP-524 Instruction Sheet

Use our Comprehensive Property Information (CPI) portal to help find comparable sales

All of these should be used to assist you in showing the town why the value the Town has on the property does not represent its Market Value.

Always keep in mind, the Assessors does not set taxes or determine the Town/Schools/Village or County Tax Levy - our objective is to place the correct Market value/Assessed value so you only pay your fair share of the Tax Levy. Your discussion should be solely focused on your Market Value, not taxes paid.