The Kent Assessor’s Office serves as a key component of the local city government in the Town of Kent, New York. As part of the municipal administration, the office is responsible for maintaining equitable and up-to-date assessments on all real properties within the town’s jurisdiction. This ensures a fair distribution of the property tax burden in accordance with state guidelines and local tax laws. Working in compliance with New York State regulations, the office performs property inspections, market analysis, and valuation updates to reflect changes from construction, improvements, or market shifts.

The Kent Assessor’s Office is also dedicated to supporting transparency and community outreach by providing public access to property assessment records and answering inquiries from residents and property owners. In addition, the office assists taxpayers with exemption applications, including STAR, Senior Citizen, and Veterans exemptions, to help qualifying individuals lessen their property tax burden. The staff brings strong knowledge of local zoning, tax codes, and valuation methodologies, and regularly collaborates with other town departments for efficient governance. The office plays a vital role in maintaining fiscal health and supporting municipal services through accurate property assessments.

Key Services:

– Real property assessments and valuation updates
– Administration of property tax exemptions (e.g., STAR, Veterans, Senior Citizens)
– Maintenance of official property assessment records
– Assistance with grievance process for assessment appeals
– Property inspections for valuation accuracy
– Public guidance on assessment and exemption procedures
– Coordination with county and town tax departments
– Annual publication of assessment rolls and related documents