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Assessment


Hours:


Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 am - 4:00 pm (or by appointment)

General Information:

Property information, applications for tax exemptions, and viewing of town tax map are available in Assessor's office. All tax exemptions and changes of property MUST BE FILED BY MARCH 1st OF EACH YEAR, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED.



2011 Ripley Tentative Roll


2011 Ripley Final Roll



Applications for property owners are available for the following tax exemptions:

Agricultural Exemptions (file every year)

Farms with income over $10,000.00 must:
  • Show proof of income
  • Show proper ID

Agricultural Building (one time only filing by March 1st)

New agricultural building built for farm use only



Applications for Ripley residents are available for the following tax exemptions:


Senior Citizen's Exemption (file every year)

Requirements (must show proof of each):
  • Income of less than $9,500.00 per year
  • Must be over age of 65 years

Veteran's Exemption (one time only filing by March 1st)

Requirements:
  • Form DD214 from military service
  • Proof of any disability received in military service

School Tax Assessment Relief (S.T.A.R.)

Reduces school tax amounts - provided by New York State

STAR BASIC (one time filing only is necessary until the age of 65 years)
For residents under 65 years old

STAR ENHANCED (must be filed every year)
For residents 65 years and over

Requirements:
  • Provide driver's license for ID and for proof of Ripley residency