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TOWN OF KIRKWOOD
70 CRESCENT DRIVE
KIRKWOOD, NY  13795
TEL (607) 775-1370

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Town of Kirkwood Assessor
70 Crescent Drive
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Phone: 775-4493
Fax: 775-1372
Email:  dan@townofkirkwood.org

Dan Giblin, Assessor

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Overview
Do I qualify for an exemption?
Assessment Calendar
Exemption forms

Overview

Information on assessment for properties in the Town, such as property tax records, tax maps and property tax exemptions, is available to the public during regular office hours in the Assessor's Office at the Town Hall; or for assistance call 775-4493.

Exemptions

Partial property tax exemptions are available to property owners in the Town of Kirkwood who meet certain eligibility requirements.  The most common exemptions are described below: 

The most common exemption is the Basic STAR exemption, which applies to school taxes and is available to almost all owner occupied residential properties.  This exemption need only be applied for once and stays in effect as long as the property remains your primary residence (and income does not exceed $500,000.)

The next most common is the Enhanced STAR exemption, which also applies to school taxes and is available to Seniors age 65 and over.  This exemption is double the Basic STAR exemption and requires yearly proof that income is below $79,050.

Next is the Senior Citizens or Aged exemption, which is also available to Seniors age 65 and over and applies to most all property taxes: county, town and school; (but not special district taxes.)  This exemption must be renewed annually to prove income is below $31,500.

The Veteran's exemption is applicable to town and county taxes.  Most applicants need only apply once to receive this exemption on a yearly basis.  There is a new Cold War Veteran's exemption, which covers most veterans not previously eligible for the Alternative Funds Veteran's Exemption.  Veterans who receive an exemption based on a disability are required to submit verification each year, except for those with permanent disability ratings.

Other less common exemptions include agricultural land & buildings, non profit organizations, and low income disability exemptions.

Filing deadline for all exemptions is March 1st of each year. 

Assessment Calendar

The annual Town assessment calendar is as follows:

• Taxable Status Date: March 1st
  (This is the deadline for all exemption applications, splits and combinations.)
• Tentative Assessment Roll Filed: May 1st
  (This contains the tentative assessments which will become final if the property owner does not file a grievance.)
• Grievance Day: Fourth Tuesday in May
  (An appointment for Grievance Day will be made when a property owner presents a completed RP-524 form to the Assessor.)
• Final Assessment Roll Filed: July 1st
  (This contains the final assessments for the upcoming year.)

Exemption Forms

Acrobat Reader is required to access the following forms.  Questions maybe directed to the office of the Assessor during scheduled hours.

School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption Form (Basic & Enhanced)
Alternative Veteran's Exemption Form
Cold War Veteran's Exemption Form
Disability Exemption Form
Senior Citizen or Aged Exemption Form

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