We have a new real property website;http://cityofntonawanda.prosgar.com              

For more information, contact the Assessor's Office at 695-8597

                    Melissa Swartz-Assesor's Information Clerk- [email protected] 

                  Fran Painter- Real Property Appraisal Technician-[email protected]

 

TO SEARCH FOR A PROPERTY: Click on Quick Property Search on the left –

you can search any properties in the City of North Tonawanda.

After you have selected the parcel you wish to view…

TO VIEW TAX INFORMATION:  at the top of the page Click on “Additional Info” then click on View Tax Detail to see a summary of your taxes. Use the drop-down menu to select year you would like to view.                

DEEDS

If you need a copy of your deed, please contact our office for a FREE COPY OF YOUR DEED.

If you need to a FILE A DEED:

                         Contact Niagara County Clerks office

                     Deed Recording

• Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Recording Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Telephone: (716) 439-7022
• Fax: (716) 439-7035

Or you can go to:  https://www.niagaracounty.com/departments/a-f/county_clerk/deeds.php

for more information (copy and paste the link to your search bar).

 

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Property Tax Exemptions

Are you signed up for all the property tax exemptions you are entitled to? Please contact our office to find out!

All applications for property tax exemptions can be found in our office or online.

 

STAR (School Tax Relief) Exemption information (2 types of STAR)

 

BASIC STAR

-Must own the home

-Must reside there

- 2021 Income must be $250,000 or less

 

& ENHANCED STAR

-Must own the home – If married, only one person must be 65, but age-eligible resident must be on deed. This applies to siblings as well.

-Must reside there

-Must be turning 65 before December 31, 2023

- 2021 Adjusted Gross Income must be $93,200 or less. (Line 11 on your Federal 1040) Combined income if married.

-This Exemption is automatically renewed by New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance on a yearly basis.

 

*Anyone who purchased their home AFTER 2015 must sign up with New York State for the STAR Credit. To apply for the STAR Credit call #518-453-8146 or go to https://www.tax.ny.gov/star

 

LOW INCOME SENIOR EXEMPTION

-Must own the home - If married, only one person must be 65, but age-eligible resident must be one deed. This applies to siblings as well.

-Must reside there

-Must be turning 65 before December 31, 2023

-2021 Income must be $28,499.99 or less (if married – your combined income).

This exemption is in addition to the Enhanced STAR. Your exemption is determined by the total of your income and must be renewed every year per New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance.

 

 

DISABILITY EXEMPTION

-Must own the home

-Must reside there

-2021 income must be $26,899.99 or less (if married – your combined income)

-Official Award Letter from Social Security stating your are disabled.

 

 

VETERAN’S EXEMPTIONS

For anyone who is assessed for more than $120,000, your exemption amount would be based on an assessment of $120,000 as this is the cap for these exemptions.

 

 

Alternative Veteran’s Exemption

-For Veterans who served during a period of war or have received an Expeditionary Medal.

-15% off assessed value for Veterans who served during a period of war.

-Additional 10% for Veteran’s who served in a combat zone.

-Additional benefit for Disabled Veterans (equal to one-half of their service-connected disability rating).

- Title of property must be in the name of:

       - Veteran or spouse, or both

       - Unremarried surviving spouse

       - Gold Star Parent – approved by the City of North Tonawanda

-Copy of your DD-214

-Official letter with service-connected disability rating

 

Cold War Veteran’s Exemption

-For Veterans who served during the Cold War period

-Additional benefit to Disabled Veterans (equal to one-half of their service-connected disability)

-Copy of your DD-214

-Official letter with service-connected disability rating

 

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Grievance Day

Always the 4^th Tuesday in May. All forms for Grievance are available in the Assessor’s office starting in March.