1. Can I file my tax appeal form with the Tax Assessor's Office?

No. The municipality cannot accept tax appeals. Your appeal form should be filed with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission. However, prior to an appeal you must start the process by filing a "Grievance" with the Village. The Village then reviews the grievance and makes a determination. You may then appeal that determination with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission. Forms are available at the Village Treasurers Office.

- Last Update: February 26, 2008 which is 131 days ago. - Top

2. I disagree with my property assessment and would like to have it reviewed.

Tax grievences may be filed withThe Village and determinations appealed with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission.
Nassau County Assessment Review Commission.

- Last Update: February 26, 2008 which is 131 days ago. - Top

3. Can the Tax Assessor and I settle my appeal before the hearing?

you should attempt to resolve discrepancies by stipulation if ethically possible. A settlement stipulation completed sufficiently in advance of a scheduled hearing will serve to avoid an unnecessary appearance before the Nassau County Tax Board.

- Last Update: February 12, 2008 which is 145 days ago. - Top

4. I agree with the land assessment but I disagree with the building assessment. Can I appeal one but not the other?

Land and building assessments cannot be appealed separately.

- Last Update: April 29, 2007 which is 434 days ago. - Top

5. Can I appeal my property tax bill?

A tax appeal is not an appeal of your tax bill. The amount of taxes you pay is never an issue during an appeal because neither the Tax Assessor nor County Tax Board has control over budgets submitted by municipalities, schools, counties or fire districts.

- Last Update: April 29, 2007 which is 434 days ago. - Top

6. I have not applied for a certificate of occupancy but I received an assessment notice.

Assessments cannot be avoided by delaying issuance of a certificate of occupancy. If the building is “substantially complete” it is subject to assessment.

- Last Update: April 29, 2007 which is 434 days ago. - Top

7. I am appealing my assessment and I feel that I should not have to pay my taxes until my appeal is heard and resolved.

Payment of first quarter taxes and other municipal charges (e.g., water, sewer, etc.) is a prerequisite to the appeal process. Your appeal will not be accepted unless taxes and other municipal charges are paid.

- Last Update: April 29, 2007 which is 434 days ago. - Top