Assessor's Office
PO Box 275, Hartwick, NY 13348 · (607) 293-8153 · Hours: by appointment
Office Staff
| Assessor | Ferdinand Thering |
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Duties
It is the duty of the Assessor to identify and value real property within the Town in accordance with the Real Property Tax Law of New York State. All exemptions are administered by the Assessor, including veteran, senior citizen, agricultural, railroad, commercial, and wholly exempt properties.
Senior Citizens Exemption
The current senior citizen exemption (over age 65) is based on income. Contact the Office of the Aging in the Annex Building in Cooperstown between the hours of 9 and 5 for details. Generally, proof of age, a copy of the deed, and a combined household income of less than $13,000 yearly will permit the exemption.
Veterans Exemption
For the Veterans Exemption, contact the Veterans Agency in Cooperstown at (607) 547-4244 for the appropriate form. A copy of the DD214 and a copy of the property deed will be needed to complete the exemption requirements. This is renewed automatically each year after the exemption has been filed.
Grievance Day
The Assessor is required to mail property owners a notice of change in their assessment ten days prior to Grievance Day, which is held the fourth Tuesday of May. Complaints are heard by the Assessment Board of Review, and grievance forms are available from this office or the Town Clerk's Office.