Department Head
Mary Hastings, Assessor
2737 Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
email
P: 716.778.8827 ext 4
F: 716.638.4261
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Newfane’s Assessment Department is responsible for a variety of duties, including:
* Locate the property and collect inventory data
* Notify property owners where and when data is available
* Determine ownership of all property and maintain those records
* Value property
* Process exemptions
* File assessment roll
* Prepare and submit annual reports to the Office of Real Property Services
It is important to understand that the Assessor’s Office does not make the laws that affect property owners including the method of assessment. Assessment guidelines are set by the New York State Office of Real Property Services, State Rules and Regulations, and the Courts.
Please be aware, the Assessment Department does not determine taxes.
** IMPORTANT **
Thinking of a parcel split or a parcel merge? Please refer directly to the Town Assessor or the Building Inspector at Town Hall during our 8:30am to 4:30pm business hours.
KEY DATES
* March 1 - Taxable Status Date
* March 1 - Deadline for Filing Exemptions Including STAR
* May 1 - Tentative Roll Filed, Change of Assessment Notices Sent
* 4th Tuesday in May - Grievance Day
* July 1 - Final Roll Filed
TAX INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
Each school district collects its own taxes. If you have any questions regarding a school tax bill, you should contact your district directly. Below are the phone numbers for the three school districts within the Town of Newfane.
Newfane Central - 716.778-6351
Barker Central - 716.795.9111
Wilson Central - 716.751.9341 ext 122
PAY TAXES HERE
FORMS
Register for STAR
Veteran's Exemption Application
Complaint Form for Filing to the Board of Review
Instructions on How to File a Complaint Form to Board of Review
HELPFUL LINKS
Town of Newfane GIS Mapping Site
Tentative Assessment Roll
Final Assessment Roll
Niagara County Real Property
Town Online Assessment Information
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Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.
Phone
716.778.8531
Town Hall
2737 Main Street Newfane, NY 14108