This Page is updated frequently. Please check back as Grievance Day approaches.
***The Assessment Office will NOT be holding a "How to Grieve your Assessment" class for 2023: The Powerpoint used for the class is attached here:
Grievance Class Powerpoint This Powerpoint should answer most if not all your questions on how to complete the forms. If you still have questions after reviewing the Powerpoint please contact the Assessment Office.
Board of Assessment Review (BAR) will meet at - 474 Broadway, City Council Room
View Board members here
Please Read the Following instructions carefully:
To grieve your assessment, fill out the application and submit along with all supporting documentation. We begin accepting applications in the office on Monday May 1, 2023. We also accept by mail but be advised Post marked will NOT be accepted. Grievance packets can also be mailed out by request
Board of Assessment Review (BAR) will be hearing grievances at the times below. You do not need to be present to Grieve your Assessment, however please advise us if you would like to attend. You must submit your completed application and documentation to the Assessment Office in order to be scheduled for a time PRIOR to the start of each BAR hearing session.
- Morning Session: 9 a.m. - Noon
- Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Evening Session: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Grievance Packets are available Below:
Grievance Packet
Links to Sites of Interest:
Contesting Your Assessment
Assessment vs. Taxes: What's the Difference
Fair Assessment - A Guide for Property Owners
Estimate of Market Value
Understanding Equalization Rate
These forms and others located here: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/orpts/publications/numeric_listing.htm
Videos of Interest:
Contesting Your Assessment - Video