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WOODSTOCK ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 45 Comeau Drive
Office Hours: WELCOME The Woodstock Assessor's Office welcomes your real property inquiries. We hope
that you will find this site informative, and that you will call if you have any questions. Assessment records are open to the public and may be inspected at the office during regular business hours Any
questions regarding a property may be directed to any staff member. Should one wish an appointment to meet with the assessor, simply telephone the office at (845) 679-2113, ext.1.
THE DUTY OF THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The main function of the Assessor's Office is to estimate the value of real property within the town. This value is one
component used in the computation of real property taxes. Properties are assessed on the basis of comparable properties that have sold
recently. If, for example, you own a ranch house, comparable ranch houses will be selected, as similar to yours as possible, in terms of square footage, number of bathrooms and bedrooms, amount of acreage, and
other factors. These various factors are given weighted values. The sale prices of these comparable properties are then compiled, with your assessment being determined on the basis of this compilation. THE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR March 1st of each year, which is designated as taxable status date. Real property is assessed with respect to its condition on that date. Once assessments have been determined, it is the responsibility of the Assessor's Office to publish the values by May 1st
of each year in the tentative assessment roll. At that time, the public is invited to inspect the roll and check their assessment, as well as the accuracy of the inventory information on file. Property
owners who disagree with their assessments may schedule an appointment with the assessor to present new information. In the event that the property owner remains dissatisfied, he or she may complete a greivance
form and attend Grievance Day, which occurs each year on the fourth Tuesday in May. At that time, the property owner or representative may attend an informal hearing before the Woodstock Board of
Assessment Review consisting of five local residents who are knowlegeable of the town's real property. The decision of the Board is submitted to the property owner in writing. A further appeal of the
Board's decision may be made at a Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) hearing or a judicial review. The last day to file for small claims or judicial review is July 31st, or thirty days
after the filing of the final assessment roll. After final values are assigned, the assessor's office completes and publishes the final assessment roll by July 1st. EXEMPTIONS
Several property exemptions, both residential and commercial, are available to property owners. These are obtained by submitting an application to the assessor's office. Exemptions
include:
Other Forms are available from the The deadline for applying for exemption is March lst of each year. Forms may be downloaded. |
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