Assessor

Kenneth Pierce
Phone 315-388-3013

The Assessor is an appointed by the Waddington Town Board for a six year term.

Office Hours:  Tuesdays 9am- noon or by appointment.  Appointments can be made by calling the Assessor directly or contacting the Town Clerk’s Office 315-388-5629

The Assessor’s Job:

The Assessor is responsible for preparing market value estimates for every property in the Town/Village of Waddington.  The values, or assessments are used for determining the tax burden for each parcel.  Annually the Assessor reviews permits, transfers of property, and deed to determine if a change in assessment is necessary.

The Assessor is also responsible for administering exemptions to taxation.  These exemptions include Senior Citizen, School Tax Relief (STAR), Agricultural, and Veterans.

Assessment Calendar:

July 1st- Valuation Date

March 1st- Taxable Status Date

May 1st – Tentative Assessment Roll filed

Links to following forms:

Grievance Application:  RP524

Grievance Instructions:  RP524-Ins

Senior Citizens:

Senior Citizen Exemption (income less than $11,400)

RP467

RP467- ins

Veteran’s Exemption

RP458A

RP458A- ins

Basic Star:  To be eligible for Basic STAR exemption the property you are requesting the exemption for must be your primary residence.  This is exemption is not available for vacant land.

RP-425

Enhanced STAR:  To be eligible for the Enhanced STAR program at least one owner of the property must be 65 years of age or will be by 12/31.  Your adjusted gross income must be less than $79,050.  You must show proof of both age and income.

RP-425-Rnw