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Office Hours;  Tuesday 5-7pm
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Grievance Information:

Notice of Completion of Tentative Assessment Roll and Hearing of Complaints

 

Notice is Hereby Given, that the Assessor of the Town of Cohocton, County of Steuben has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year, that a copy has been left with the Cohocton Town Clerk at 19 Main Street, Atlanta, NY 14808 where it may be seen and examined by any person interested therein until Tuesday June 2, 2026, and on such day the Board of Assessment Review of said town will meet at the Cohocton Town Hall in said Town, between the hours of 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to such assessment, on a written application of any person believing themselves aggrieved thereby.

Notice is Further Given, that the said Assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Roll at the Cohocton Town Hall, at Main Street, Atlanta, NY 14808 in said town, on the four following days and times:

May 5,2026 from 3pm to 7pm

May 12,2026 from 3pm to 7pm

May 19,2026 from 3pm to 7pm

May 30,2026 from 8am to 12pm

 

Karen M Warner

Town of Cohocton

Assessor


Exemption Information:

Exemption applications must be completed in full by the property owner(s). Please read the application and the instructions that go with each application. Incomplete applications will be denied. The application - in its original form, with original signatures - along with requested documentation, is due to the assessor no later than taxable status date, March 1st each year. Do not email. You may deliver by mail (postmarked by 3/1), place in the old bank drop box inside the front door, or hand deliver to the office.

A copy of the applicants drivers license is required with all new applications except agricultural.

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  • Register for STAR
  • Switch to the STAR Credit
  • Upgrade to STAR Enhanced
  • Respond to a STAR Letter
  • Learn About STAR
  • ​STAR Exemption Information
  • Missed deadline to apply for Star Enhanced- Good Cause

Lower Income Senior:  Residential property owned by persons 65 years of age or older, owned by at least one of its owners for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to application, and who also meet the income guidelines, are eligible to be partially exempt from general municipal taxes. No exemption may be granted by a school district to property where a resident child attends a public school. No exemptions are allowed for special districts, such as fire districts. Proof of income must be included with application. See instructions for applicable income tax year. An annual renewal application is required.
Form     Instructions

Lower Income Disabled:  Property that is owned by one or more persons who are designated disabled, and is used exclusively for residential purposes, is partially exempt from county taxes.   Proof of income must be included with application.  See instructions for applicable income tax year. An annual renewal application is required.
Form     Instructions

Alternative Veterans:  The veteran must have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Persian Gulf conflict (commencing August 2, 1990), the Vietnam War (November 1, 1955-May 7, 1975), Korean War (June 27, 1950-January 31,1955), or World War II (December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946) and must have either (1) been honorably discharged or released from service or (2) received a letter from the NYS DVS stating that the veteran now meets the character of discharge criteria for all of the benefits and services listed in the Restoration of Honor Act. A veteran also includes a recipient of an armed forces, navy or marine corps expeditionary medal and a member of a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who served honorably while on active duty (other than active duty for training) and who has returned to reserve status. Read more in the instructions link below. A copy of the DD-214 must be submitted with the application. 
Form     Instructions

Cold War Veterans:  The veteran must have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between September 2, 1945, and December 26, 1991, and must have either (1) been honorably discharged or released from service or (2) received a letter from the NYS DVS stating that the veteran now meets the character of discharge criteria for all of the benefits and services listed in the Restoration of Honor Act. A copy of the DD-214 must be submitted with the application.
Form    Instructions

Agricultural:
Soil Group Worksheet:  Contact Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District at 607-776-7398 Ext 5.
Proof of gross sales of the Farmer required with application.
Leased land:  Soil group worksheet total acres must match lease agreement acres. Farm woodland acreage is ineligible. Lease agreement must be for a minimum of five years. Suggested lease dates to coincide with the assessment roll renewal process are 3/1/of current year of application to 2/28/five years after date of application.
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