Assessor and board of assessment review
The Assessor’s Office, which consists of three elected Assessors, is responsible for assessing the value of all real property in the town for the purpose of calculating property taxes for the Town, the Village and the School District. The Office also maintains property records, assessments, tax billing addresses, real property tax exemptions and tax maps for the Town and Village of Rhinebeck. This is the place to apply for property tax exemptions, including STAR, Enhanced STAR, (for seniors) and Veterans exemption. The Assessors are available to discuss your assessment on Open Book Days, which are typically held in May of each year at Town Hall. If you think your property is incorrectly assessed, you can appeal your assessment to the Board of Assessment Review, which is a body of volunteer residents, appointed by the Town Board, who receive and decide appeals submitted by property owners who disagree with their property assessments. The Board considers such appeals on Grievance Day, which is the 4th Wednesday in May. The process for filing an appeal includes completing a short form and submitting it to the Assessor's Office. While attendance at Grievance Day is not required, it is recommended. Forms must be submitted prior to the end of Grievance hours. Property owners are advised to submit their completed form 10 business days before Grievance Day.
hours and contact informationMonday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
80 East Market Street Rhinebeck, New York 12572 (845) 876-4805 (845) 876-5885 (fax) assessors@rhinebeckny.gov |
The Town mourns the recent untimely passing of Assessor Chair Emery Ruger, who served with distinction since 1985, and extends sincerest condolences to his family.
I need . . .-To change name or address information on my tax bill (print this form and mail, email or fax to the Assessor's Office)
-Property Assessment Grievance Form & Instructions -STAR Tax Exemption Form tell Me more about . . .-Assessments and Property Taxes
-The STAR Tax Exemption Program -Other Types of Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors, Veterans, Disabled Persons and Agricultural Properties -What to Do if I Disagree With My Assessment -What my neighbors paid for their house. -Letter from New York State Association of Towns on unfunded State mandates and property tax burdens on local municipalities |
staffMatthew Sabia, Appointed Assessor
6-Year Term ending 9/30/19 Jennifer Mund, Appointed Deputy Assessor William McGann, Real Property Data Lister Donna VanVoorhis, Assessors' Aide Rochelle Adair, Assessors' Aide Aide Board of Assessment Review
Gina Fox
Dana Goldberg Steve Jenkins, Chair Linda Moverley Lisa Rosenthal |