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ASSESSOR
PO Box 160,
33-41 East Main Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
phone:
(518) 736-4015
email:
assessor@cityofjohnstown.ny.gov
Daniel Maxwell, Acting City Assessor
[ 2006 Annual Report ]
KEY DATES WHICH AFFECT THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
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Valuation Date |
January 1st |
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Taxable Status Date |
March 1st |
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Exemption Filing Deadline |
March 1st |
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Tentative Roll Filed |
May 1st |
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Grievance Day |
4th Thursday in May, 4-8 pm |
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Final Roll Filed |
July 1st |
YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT WILL NOT BE RAISED
FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
| repairs to foundations |
garages, barns, sheds |
basements or entryways |
| carports, patios, breezeways
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siding; new or repair
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sheds under 144 sq. ft. |
| painting; interior/exterior |
trees and shrubs |
windows and door repair/replacement |
| sidewalks; repair or replacement |
paving driveways |
roof; repair or replacement |
| chimney; new or replacement |
porch and step repair |
repairs to outside of building |
| interior renovations |
insulation |
remodeling |
| boilers or furnaces |
hot water heaters |
plumbing and electrical |
However, permits may be needed and you should contact the Code
Enforcement Office for further information @ (518) 736-4076.
STAR PROGRAM
Applies only to school taxes. The following are requirements for
filing for the exemption:
Qualifications for Enhanced Star:
1. property must be owner
occupied
2. property must be
primary residence of the owner
3. all owners must be at
least 65 years of age (if husband and wife
only one has to meet age requirement).
4. income of all owners,
including social security, must be less than
$73,000 from all sources. Even if only husband or
wife is listed as
owner, all household income must be included.
5. application along with
supporting documents must be filed no later than March 1st.
Qualifications for Basic Star:
1. property must be owner
occupied
2. property must be
primary residence of the owner
3. application must be
filed no later than March 1st.
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