The Highlands Town Assessor’s Office serves as a vital component of local government, providing essential property assessment services for the Town of Highlands. Charged with ensuring fair and equitable valuations, this office determines the market value of real property for taxation purposes. Its assessments form the foundation for the town’s property tax distribution, ensuring each property owner contributes their fair share to public services such as schools, infrastructure, and emergency services.

Specializing in local land and property data, the office maintains up-to-date records used for real estate transactions, zoning decisions, and municipal planning. The office also assists residents with exemptions and assessment grievances, offering an accessible appeal process for those who believe their property value is inaccurately assessed. Committed to transparency, the Highlands Town Assessor’s Office provides public access to assessment rolls and property information through in-person visits and its official website. In this way, it plays a crucial role in supporting fiscal responsibility and community development within Highland Falls and the surrounding areas.

Key Services:

– Real property assessments for taxation purposes
– Maintenance of assessment rolls and property records
– Processing of property tax exemptions (e.g., veterans, STAR, senior citizens)
– Assistance with grievance applications and assessment appeals
– Public access to property data and valuation information
– Coordination with county and state tax authorities
– Support for zoning, planning, and code enforcement analyses
– Educational outreach about property tax assessments