SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION

PROPERTY OWNERS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION ON THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE. THE EXEMPTION IS BASED ON YOUR INCOME.
SENIOR CITIZENS HAVE UNTIL MARCH 1ST TO APPLY FOR THE EXEMPTION, AND A RENEWAL APPLICATION WILL BE REQUIRED ANNUALLY. YOU WILL APPLY WITH THE TOWN FOR THIS EXEMPTION-do not apply at the county or school district.
IF YOUR TOTAL YEARLY INCOME IS $32,400 OR LESS, PLEASE CONTACT (see below) THE ASSESSOR TO SEE IF YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION. A married couple will need to include income from both spouses.  
Income includes your full Social Security (benefit before any deductions see  SSA-1099), any wages or salaries (W2), dividends or interest earned, Pensions, interest earned on IRA’s, disability, or unemployment payments.

 

Assessor

Patricia Brede, (585) 624-9350 • assessor@townofwestbloomfield.org
Hours: Tuesday between 11:00am-3:00pm
*Appointments are appreciated, other times are available as needed

Many routine questions can be answered by email.  If am out doing field work, any completed exemption form or other paperwork can be left for me in the drop box at the Town Hall or with the Town Clerk.  Thank you!
• Reassessment Frequently Asked Questions: www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/reassessqa.pdf

• Assessment VS Taxes-What’s the difference?: www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/asmt-vs-taxes.pdf

• How real property tax works: www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/taxworks.pdf

• Current and Prior Assessment Rolls and additional real property tax information provided by Ontario County.

• Exemption Information: All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal provisions grant it exempt status. Personal property is not subject to taxation. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different criteria, including the use to which the property is put, the owner's ability to pay taxes, the desire of the state and local governments to encourage certain economic or social activities, and other such rationale. 

Assessment Board of Review

Wayne Parrish
Katy Schlenkler
Peter Shea
Lee Daubenspeck
Keith Nally

Contact the West Bloomfield Town Assessor