F.A.Q.s

I did not receive my tax bill, what do I do?

• It is a property owners responsibility to pay their taxes on time.  Click here if you did not receive your tax bill.

Who do I contact to pay delinquent taxes?

• Delinquent taxes can be paid by clicking here.

The municipality in which I live is performing a reassessment and I received a notice saying my assessment is increasing.  Does this mean that my taxes will increase too?

• Revaluation projects are designed to ensure assessments are fair and accurate.  More information as to what impact this will have on your taxes can be found here.  Information about grieving your assessment can be found here.

What exemptions are available to me?

• General information on property tax exemptions in New York State can be found here.  More information specific to exemptions in Columbia County can be found here.

What is the process for filing for an exemption?  What is the deadline?

• Property owners must apply for exemptions with their Municipality's Assessor.  You can find their contact information here.  

• The deadline for filing for an exemption is March 1st.

Who do I speak to if I a have a problem with my assessment?

• Questions about your property's assessment should be directed to your Municipality's Assessor.  You can find their contact information here.

How and where can I file a new or corrected deed and what is the cost?

• The County Clerk's Office handles all deed filings.  More info can be found on their website.

Where do I review other assessments in my Municipality or in the County?

• Assessments are public information and are posted on our website.  Current and historical assessments can be found here.  You can also search our online database for current assessments here.

How do I order a tax map?

• Information on ordering tax maps can be found here.

How can I get additional information using the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)?

• Please submit your foil request to Kelly.Baccaro@columbiacountyny.com. 

How do I change the address used for my tax bills?

• If your mailing address has changed you must notify your Municipality's Assessor.  You can find their contact information here.

Where do I find information about a property/parcel?

• Assessor's records on a particular property can be found in our online database here.