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Ulster County, New York

244 Fair Street
PO Box 1800
Kingston, New York 12402

Tel: 845-340-3000

County Website: Ulster county
Assessor Website: Ulster county assessor

Ulster County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Any person who pays property taxes can grieve an assessment, including property owners, purchasers and tenants who are required to pay property taxes pursuant to a lease or written agreement.
Only the assessment on the current tentative assessment roll can be grieved - you can’t grieve assessments from prior years.
There is no cost to grieve an assessment and it does not require you to hire a lawyer.
For property owners outside of New York City and Nassau County, use Form RP-524 Complaint on Real Property Assessment to grieve your assessment.
File the grievance form with the assessor or the board of assessment review (BAR) in your city or town.
If your property is located in a village that assesses property, you will have two assessments, one for the village and one for the town.
To grieve both assessments, you are required to file a separate Form RP524 with both the town and village.
Grievance dates for villages will vary from towns so contact your village clerk to determine if your village assesses property and for grievance dates.

URLs

Q: How do I contest my assessment? A: The current assessment roll is available for review at your local assessor's office or on the local municipality’s website. You should speak to the assessor if you disagree with your assessment. If you choose to file a grievance, the following website contains the necessary instructions, forms and procedures: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Ulster county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Ulster county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Ulster county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. 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. Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster county New York tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Ulster County

Homes in Ulster county have a median home value of $238,187.

Ulster county home values are ranked 11 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, Ulster county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~82%.

$New York Median Home Values by County$

The median household income in Ulster county is $65,306.

Compared to the state of New York and the United States, Ulster county's median household income is higher than the state of New York's average median household income of $64,174 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Ulster county's population has grown from 165,380 in 1990 to 181,851 in 2020, an increase of 10% 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.

Ulster county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New York and the United States.

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Ulster County New York Cities

Accord, Bloomington, Boiceville, Chichester, Claryville, Clintondale, Cottekill, Cragsmoor, Eddyville, Ellenville, Esopus, Gardiner, Glenford, Greenfield Park, High Falls, Highland, Hurley, Kerhonkson, Krumville, Lake Hill, Lake Katrine, Marlboro, Milton, Modena, Mohonk Lake, Mount Marion, Mount Tremper, Napanoch, Oliverea, Phoenicia, Pine Bush, Port Ewen, Rifton, Rosendale, Saugerties, Shady, Shandaken, Shokan, Stone Ridge, Tillson, Ulster Park, Wallkill, Wawarsing, West Hurley, West Park, West Shokan, Willow, Woodstock

Ulster County New York Zipcodes

12401 / 12404 / 12409 / 12410 / 12411 / 12412 / 12416 / 12419 / 12420 / 12428 / 12429 / 12433 / 12435 / 12440 / 12443 / 12446 / 12448 / 12449 / 12456 / 12457 / 12458 / 12461 / 12464 / 12466 / 12471 / 12472 / 12477 / 12480 / 12481 / 12484 / 12486 / 12487 / 12489 / 12491 / 12493 / 12494 / 12495 / 12498 / 12515 / 12525 / 12528 / 12542 / 12547 / 12548 / 12561 / 12566 / 12589 / 12725 /

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