Now accepting Assessment Review Worksheets.
The deadline to submit these worksheets is March 1, 2010.
Please note that the 2010 Board of Assessment Review period opens May 1, 2010.
Important items to consider before proceeding
* Nominal differences in square footage don't always mean a difference in
overall property assessment.
* Interior and exterior condition of your property can be important factors when
determining market value.
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Make additional copies of all information that you provide with the
application. The information contained with the application becomes
property of the Board of Assessment Review and will not be returned.
* The comparable property sales that you should include with your application should be similar in
building style, square footage, amenities. Our online assessment challenge system attempts to guide through this process - including a neighborhood assignment.
* If you are having difficulties finding comparable property sales information on our website, please contact the Town of Amherst Assessor's Office or the webmaster for assistance.
Process for researching and challenging your current property assessment
1. Find and verify your property inventory using our Online Assessment Records
- building style, square footage, bedrooms, etc.
- exterior property photographs
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valid sales information
2. Review comparable property inventories located in your neighborhood
- building style, square footage, bedrooms, etc.
- exterior property photographs
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valid sales information
3. Proceed to step 4 if your analysis shows your property assessment is too high
4. Complete form RP-524 (make sure to sign this form)
5. Worksheets are available
for residential, commercial, condominium, and vacant properties. Attach any property photographs (Steps 1 and 2 above) or additional information to support your claim.
For more information, visit the New York State Real Property Services website.
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