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The Sole Assessor in the Town of Wells is an appointed position with a six-year term.
The function of this office is to provide the town with an equitable assessment roll each year.
In that pursuit, there are a multitude of laws which must be followed, primarily, the Real Property Tax Law.
- The valuation of all parcels in the town which involves tracking each parcel with respect to condition, construction, alterations, etc. The property owner's taxes are then based on that value.
- Addresses all applications made by property owners for various exemptions allowed by local and state government. This includes the Basic & Enhanced Star, Senior, Veteran, Cold War Veteran exemptions.
- Files the Assessment Roll in a timely manner annually in accordance with various State Laws, Rules and Regulations. The temporary Assessment Roll is completed and filed with the Town Clerk no later than March 1st each year. Both the temporary and final Rolls are available for public review.
- Prepares and files all legal notices and notifications to property owners.
- Is present during Grievance Day.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Assessor for the Town of Wells has inventory and valuation data available for review of the assessments in the Township. An appointment may be made to review this information by contacting Assessor James C. Abbott at 518-924-2781. assessor@townofwells.org
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NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services
Use this link to find information on and forms required to apply for Basic and Enhanced STAR exemptions.
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When does a STAR application have to be submitted?
In any given year, the deadline to submit a NYS School Tax Relief (STAR) application to the Assessor is March 1st. Contact the Assessor for more information. |
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Local Law: Exemption for Cold War Veterans
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Local Law: Partial Exemption for Seniors on a Limited Income
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Partial Tax Exemption for Physically Disabled on Limited Income
Filed by the state Department of State on March 5, 1999
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Providing Veterans Tax Exemption
Filed with the NYS Department of State on December 16, 1999.
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2012 Tentative Assessment Roll Completed
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Town of Wells Final Tax Roll 2012
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