Why Are Property Assessments in Upstate NY So Unequal?

To find out if homes in Upstate NY were accurately assessed relative to their sale price, we analyzed samples of home sales in five areas. Here's what we found.

Taxes in Upstate NY Have Some of the Highest Effective Tax Rates in the Nation

Overview and examples

What are Real Property Taxes & Assessments?

What are they? When did they begin? How are they used?

Challenging Your Assessment: What You Can Do if Your Assessment is Incorrect

Informal hearing, Assessment Review Board, Small Claims Assessment Review

How Are Your Property Taxes Determined

Your assessment. Town value. Tax rate.

Understanding Your Assessment

When are they done? What is considered? What contributes to unfair assessments? How can exemptions help?

What Can You do if You Sold Your Home for Less than its Assessment?

Important Dates to Remember

Common Concerns on Challenging Assessment

Other Issues Impacting Fair Taxation

Helpful Tips

Taxpayer Concerns - Your Stories & Suggestions

Taxpayers in NYS are mad and are sick of navigating a complex system, sick of fighting for what should be their right (FAIR TAXES) and having their concerns go unheard.