TOWN ASSESSOR
Assessor
BOBBI ELDERKIN
716-557-4362 / [email protected]
Hours: Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. (by phone only)
Please call and leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
716-557-4362 / [email protected]
Hours: Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. (by phone only)
Please call and leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
The assessor is responsible for accurately determining the value of property located within the Town of Ischua for taxation purposes. In addition, the Assessor retains and updates inventory records, processes and stores information on all deed transfers and administers all property tax exemptions. The assessor does not determine your tax rate. Property tax rates are set by school, village, town and county boards.
For more information about assessments, please visit the New York State Office of Real Property Services, the Cattaraugus County Real Property Tax Office or the Ischua Tax Assessor at (716) 557-4062.
The Town of Ischua offers several programs to assist Town of Ischua homeowners with a reduction of their property tax burden. All exemption applications and renewal forms must be received by the Assessor on or before March 1st of each year.
For more information about assessments, please visit the New York State Office of Real Property Services, the Cattaraugus County Real Property Tax Office or the Ischua Tax Assessor at (716) 557-4062.
The Town of Ischua offers several programs to assist Town of Ischua homeowners with a reduction of their property tax burden. All exemption applications and renewal forms must be received by the Assessor on or before March 1st of each year.
STAR (School Tax Relief )
Due to NYS “ever” changing rules for the STAR program, please contact the Assessor for more information at: (716) 557-4362 or visit the STAR resource center.
If you purchased your home after March 1, 2015 you will have to go through New York State to receive a STAR exemption. Online at www.tax.ny.gov or by phone: (518) 457-2036
Agriculture Exemption
Available to land owners who own/lease: “Seven or more acres of land used as a single operation in the preceding two years for the production for sale of crops, livestock, or livestock products having an average annual gross sales value of $10,000 or more; (2) seven or more acres of land used in the preceding years to support a commercial horse boarding or commercial equine operation with annual receipts of $10,000 or more; or (3) less than seven acres of land used as a single operation in the preceding two years for the production for sale of crops, livestock, or livestock products having an average annual gross sales value of $50,000 or more.”
To receive this exemption property owners must complete the Agricultural Exemption Application form RP-305 and return it to the Assessor’s Office before March 1st of each year.
Senior Citizens Exemption
Available to homeowners who are age 65 or older on their PRIMARY residence only. To qualify, seniors must meet certain income limitations. The exemption is available for school, town and county taxes. Applications are due by March 1st.
For first-time applicants: Form RP-467
For renewal applicants: Form RP-467-Rnw
Veteran’s Exemption
Available to homeowners on their PRIMARY residence. This exemption is available for town and county taxes. Eligible veterans must submit the initial exemption application form to the Assessor by March 1st. Applications must include either:
Proof that you were discharged or released from service under honorable conditions (usually form DD -214)
A letter you received from the NYS Division of Veteran’s Services (DVS) stating that you now meet the character of discharge criteria for all of the benefits and services listed in the Restoration of Honor Act.You must also provide proof of the times and places served in active duty, if not already included on the documentation described above.
Please visit https://www.tax.ny.gov/pt/property/exemption/vetexempt.htm
All information online and on your tax bills comes directly from your local Assessor. Please report change of mailing address to Assessor’s Office. Fill out the Address or Name Change Form and email or mail it to the Assessor.
Due to NYS “ever” changing rules for the STAR program, please contact the Assessor for more information at: (716) 557-4362 or visit the STAR resource center.
If you purchased your home after March 1, 2015 you will have to go through New York State to receive a STAR exemption. Online at www.tax.ny.gov or by phone: (518) 457-2036
Agriculture Exemption
Available to land owners who own/lease: “Seven or more acres of land used as a single operation in the preceding two years for the production for sale of crops, livestock, or livestock products having an average annual gross sales value of $10,000 or more; (2) seven or more acres of land used in the preceding years to support a commercial horse boarding or commercial equine operation with annual receipts of $10,000 or more; or (3) less than seven acres of land used as a single operation in the preceding two years for the production for sale of crops, livestock, or livestock products having an average annual gross sales value of $50,000 or more.”
To receive this exemption property owners must complete the Agricultural Exemption Application form RP-305 and return it to the Assessor’s Office before March 1st of each year.
Senior Citizens Exemption
Available to homeowners who are age 65 or older on their PRIMARY residence only. To qualify, seniors must meet certain income limitations. The exemption is available for school, town and county taxes. Applications are due by March 1st.
For first-time applicants: Form RP-467
For renewal applicants: Form RP-467-Rnw
Veteran’s Exemption
Available to homeowners on their PRIMARY residence. This exemption is available for town and county taxes. Eligible veterans must submit the initial exemption application form to the Assessor by March 1st. Applications must include either:
Proof that you were discharged or released from service under honorable conditions (usually form DD -214)
A letter you received from the NYS Division of Veteran’s Services (DVS) stating that you now meet the character of discharge criteria for all of the benefits and services listed in the Restoration of Honor Act.You must also provide proof of the times and places served in active duty, if not already included on the documentation described above.
Please visit https://www.tax.ny.gov/pt/property/exemption/vetexempt.htm
All information online and on your tax bills comes directly from your local Assessor. Please report change of mailing address to Assessor’s Office. Fill out the Address or Name Change Form and email or mail it to the Assessor.
Important Dates
Valuation Date – January 1st
All exemptions due to Assessor – March 1st
Tentative Roll Filed – May 1st. They are for viewing purposes for the public before being finalized.
Grievance Day – to be announced
Final Roll Filed – July 1st. They are what are used for the upcoming tax year.
School Tax Bill –
Town & County Property Tax Bills – December 31st
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
This information has been compiled from the NY State Office of Real Property Website http://www.tax.ny.gov/
- The ASSESSOR is NOT responsible for your TAXES. The Assessor’s obligation is that your assessment is close to Market Value and that Similar Properties are Similarly Assessed.
- A Property’s assessment is supposed to reflect its MARKET VALUE. Market value is defined as how much a property would sell for, in an open market, under normal conditions, when a willing buyer and a willing seller both act without undue pressure.
- The Assessor is OBLIGATED by NY State Law to maintain assessments at Market Value.
- If you feel your assessment is higher than its Market Value, you may discuss your disagreement with the Assessor. Grievance day will be announced.
- Assessments do not determine how much you pay for Property Taxes. When assessments are increased to reflect rising property values, Tax Rates should go down because the amount to be raised by taxes is distributed over a broader tax base. If Tax Rates increase, it means that Counties, Towns or Schools have increased spending.
- TAX RATES are a Mathematical Calculation of the amount needed to be raised by taxes divided by the Taxable Assessed Value. Town boards, School Boards and County Legislatures create Budgets to determine the amount of tax they need to raise. Your share of Taxes is calculated by multiplying the tax rate by your assessed value, minus exemptions.
- If you feel your TAXES are too high, you should discuss that with the Governing Authority that is creating Budgets. The best time to express your concern is at the Public Hearings which are held during Budget creation. The Tax Collector has no control over anything in this process.