Erie County
Erie County, New York
92 Franklin Street Buffalo
New York, New York 14202
Tel: 716-858-8785
County Website: Erie county
Erie County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Submit Forms to their office
- Taxable Status Date March 1
- Exemption Filing Deadline March 1
- May 1 Filing of the Tentative Assessment Roll
- 4th Tuesday in May is Grievance Day
- July 1 - Filing of the Final Assessment Roll
- Valuation Date July 1 of the prior year
URLs
Form Link: https://www3.erie.gov/ecrpts/sites/www3.erie.gov.ecrpts/files/2021-06/ContestingYourAssessment.pdf
Important Information: Small Claims and Tax Certiorari filing (Article VII) are due 30 days from filing of the Final Assessment Roll
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Erie county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Erie county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Erie county at 716-858-8785 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Erie county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Erie county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Erie county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Erie county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Erie county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Erie county New York tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Erie County
Homes in Erie county have a median home value of $160,390.
Erie county home values are ranked 23 out of 62 counties in the state of New York for median home price. The average median home value in New York is $144,655. Allegany county has the lowest median price at $78,237. New York county has the highest median price at $1,029,260.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Erie county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~23%.
The median household income in Erie county is $59,464.
Compared to the state of New York and the United States, Erie county's median household income is lower than the state of New York's average median household income of $64,174 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Erie county's population has decreased from 968,584 in 1990 to 954,236 in 2020, a decrease of -1.5% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of New York's population has grown from 17,990,778 in 1990 to 20,201,249 in 2020, an increase of 12% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Erie county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New York and the United States.
Erie County New York Cities
Akron, Alden, Amherst, Angola, Blasdell, Boston, Bowmansville, Buffalo, Chaffee, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Clarence Center, Colden, Collins, Depew, Derby, East Aurora, East Concord, Eden, Elma, Getzville, Glenwood, Grand Island, Hamburg, Holland, Irving, Kenmore, Lackawanna, Lake View, Lancaster, Lawtons, Marilla, North Collins, Orchard Park, Sardinia, South Wales, Springville, Swormville, Tonawanda, West Falls, West Seneca, Williamsville
Erie County New York Zipcodes
14001 / 14004 / 14006 / 14025 / 14026 / 14030 / 14031 / 14032 / 14033 / 14034 / 14043 / 14047 / 14051 / 14052 / 14055 / 14057 / 14059 / 14068 / 14069 / 14072 / 14075 / 14080 / 14081 / 14085 / 14086 / 14091 / 14102 / 14111 / 14127 / 14134 / 14139 / 14141 / 14150 / 14170 / 14201 / 14202 / 14203 / 14204 / 14206 / 14207 / 14208 / 14209 / 14210 / 14211 / 14212 / 14213 / 14214 / 14215 / 14216 / 14217 / 14218 / 14219 / 14220 / 14221 / 14222 / 14223 / 14224 / 14225 / 14226 / 14227 / 14228 /
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