A: The following website contains contact information for Ulster County assessors and other municipal officials: http://orpts.tax.ny.gov/cfapps/MuniPro/muni_theme/county/county.cfm?swis=51
FAQ: Real Property
Q: How do I contact my local assessor?
Q: What exemptions are available?
A: New York State and Local Laws govern the types and amounts of property tax exemptions. A listing of available exemptions and exemption explanations is available at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/index.htm
Contact your local assessor for more specific exemption information.
Q: I am planning to build a new house or improve my existing property. How can I determine the potential impact on the property assessment?
A: Contact your assessor for an estimated assessed value of the property to be improved.
Q: My municipality is conducting a reassessment project. How do I find information on the reassessment process and its potential impacts?
A: The following website contains comprehensive information on reassessments:
http://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/reassess.htm
Q: How do I contest my assessment?
A: The current assessment roll is available for review at your local assessor's office or on the local municipality’s website. You should speak to the assessor if you disagree with your assessment. If you choose to file a grievance, the following website contains the necessary instructions, forms and procedures:
http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm
Q: How do I request a tax map correction when my parcel appears to be shown in error?
A: Bring a copy of your survey map and deed to Real Property and ask to speak with a Tax Mapper. You will be asked to complete a Tax Map Correction Request Form and provide copies of your documents for review. The Tax Mapper will investigate the request and inform you of the determination and of any intended revisions.
Q: How do I merge the adjoining parcels that I own into one parcel?
A: If the existing parcels were created through Planning Board subdivision approval(s), the merge must be approved by the Planning Board. Otherwise, a Request for Combination of Tax Map Parcels form is submitted to the municipal Assessor. After the Assessor determines what conditions may apply and provides written approval of the request, a Tax Mapper will merge the parcels.
Q: How do I file a subdivision or lot line revision map?
A: A Subdivision Map Certificate is required from Real Property prior to filing the map with the County Clerk: Subdivision Map Certification Form. The Fee Schedule for the certificate is available at: Fee Schedule The Ulster County Clerk’s website has instructions for recording land records.
Q: How do I subdivide my parcel?
A: After municipal Planning Board approval is obtained and a subdivision map is filed in the Ulster County Clerk's Office, Real Property Tax Mappers will split out the new parcels and notify the Assessor.
Q: How do I obtain a copy of the tax map showing my parcel?
A: Real Property staff can provide you with a full scale copy of the tax map section sheet or an 8½" x 11" portion of the tax map showing your property. See the Real Property Fee Schedule at: (link to follow)
