PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO BRANT HOMEOWNERS:
 

• Basic Star

 

• Enhanced Star (age 65+ with proof of income)

 

• Senior Citizen (age 65+ and household income below $32,400.00)

 

• Disability and limited income (households with income below $32,400.00)

 

• Military Veterans

**Note: If you are a new homeowner in Brant – or think you may be eligible for one of the above property tax exemptions – please call the Assessor’s Office at 716-549-4423 Ext 5.  Each exemption has specific eligibility requirements and the deadline to apply is March 1.

BASIC STAR:
     If you had a Star exemption on your property for the 2015-2016 School year – you do not need to reapply. If you did not have a Star exemption on  
     your property for the 2015-2016 School year – you will have to register at www.tax.ny.gov/star or call 518-457-2036.

ENHANCED STAR:
     If you had an Enhanced Star Exemption on your property for the 2015-2016 School Year – and you wish to continue receiving the exemption – you
     must reapply with Form RP-425 – Rnw and submit proof of income, or participate in the income Verification Program RP-425-IVP).

If this is a new Enhanced Star Exemption – you will have to register at www.tax.ny.gov/star or call 518-457-2036

GRIEVANCE PROCESS SUMMARY:

Forms and instructions are available in the Assessor’s Office for any person owning property to file a grievance. (Click here for the form you will need RP-524).  You may complete the complaint yourself or your representative or attorney may complete it for you. The only assessment that may be review is the assessment on the current tentative assessment roll. As a general rule, a separate complaint should be filed for each separately assessed parcel. The complaint must be filed in the town in which the property is located with the Assessor’s Office, or to the Board of Assessment review. You may mail or deliver the complaint form and it must be received no later than the day the Board of Assessment review meets to hear complaints.  You may appear personally, with or without your attorney or other representative.

FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS, LINK TO NYS REAL PROPERTY’S WEB SITE – 
 

PARTIAL LIST OF FORMS:

     RP-305             Agricultural Assessment Application

     RP-425-B         Application for Basic Star Exemption

     RP-425-E         Application for Enhanced Star Exemption

     RP-425-Wkst   Income for Star Purposes Worksheet

     RP-425-Rnw    Renewal Application for Enhanced Star Exemption

     RP-425-IVP     Enhanced Star Income Verification Program

     RP-458-a          Application for Veteran’s Alternate Exemption

     RP-459             Application for Partial Exemption for people who are physically disabled

     RP-459-c-Rnw  Renewal Application for people who are physically disabled

     RP-466-c           Application for Volunteer Fire Fighters/Ambulance Workers

     RP-524              Complaint on Real Property Assessment
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Who can examine the assessment roll? 
     Anyone can examine the assessment roll at any time, however, between Taxable Status Day (March 1) and the filing of the Tentative Roll (May 1), it should be done by appointment.

When can a taxpayer talk to the assessor?
     If a taxpayer feels they are not being fairly assessed, they should meet with their assessor before the tentative roll is established (May 1st) for an informal meeting when the assessor can explain how the assessment was determined. Informal meetings with the Assessor can take place throughout the year.

If a taxpayer files for a grievance and it is denied by the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) – what recourse does the taxpayer have??
     The property owner may appeal to Small Claims Assessment Review 30 days after certification of Final Roll which is July 1.

 

 

The Town of Brant is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410,
or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD)