Board of Assessment Review
Grievance Day is Wednesday, May 27, 2020. You may file a Complaint Form (RP-524) anytime from May 1st through Grievance Day along with any supporting documentation required either by mail or our Mail Drop box located outside the front of the Town Hall, 121 Route 302, Pine Bush, NY in a sealed envelope labeled Assessor’s Office.
In accordance with Executive Order 202.22 issued by the Governor of the State of New York, and due to the present COVID-19 pandemic, hearings before the Board of Assessment Review will only be held remotely by telephone conference call or similar service, by appointment only. Please contact the Assessor’s Office at (845) 744-3721 to schedule an appointment for a hearing. Instructions to participate in the remote hearing of the Board of Assessment Review will be provided when the appointment is made.
Residential:
RP-524 Grievance Complaint Form
RP-524 Grievance Instruction Form
Commercial:
Commercial Grievances are subject to the Town’s Local Law 1-2019
Commercial Grievance Complaint Form (click link)
The petitioner (or petitioner’s representative) is required to submit to the Assessor’s Office not later than seven (7) days after filing a grievance copies of the most recent income and expense statements as per the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Local Law.
For 2020 grievances on assessment, annual income and expenses for calendar year 2018 are required.
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to note that in the event that an income and expense statement is not filed a penalty of three percent (3%) of the assessed value will be levied against the property.
The Section/Block/Lot must be noted on all forms. The documentation submitted must be signed by the owner or the owner’s authorized representative.