Thompson Town Assessor serves as the official assessment office for the Town of Thompson, New York, specializing in local property valuation and tax assessment services. As part of the town government, this office is responsible for maintaining accurate, fair, and up-to-date assessments on all taxable real property within the municipality. These assessments are vital to determining the distribution of property taxes, which fund essential community services such as schools, fire departments, and public infrastructure.

The Assessor’s Office works closely with town residents, real estate professionals, and government agencies to ensure transparency and accessibility in property valuation. It also administers and processes property tax exemptions, including those for veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, to promote equitable taxation. By adhering to New York State assessment guidelines, the office ensures compliance and consistency across assessments.

Community engagement and public education are also central to its mission, offering resources and guidance on property records, grievance procedures, and how assessments impact tax rates. Through its dedication to fairness and accuracy, the Thompson Town Assessor plays a crucial role in sustaining the fiscal health and integrity of the local property tax system.

Website: https://townofthompson.com/government/departments/assessor/

Key Services:

– Property assessment and valuation
– Administration of property tax exemptions (senior, veterans, STAR)
– Maintenance of property records and tax maps
– Coordination of assessment grievance procedures
– Public education on property tax assessments
– Compliance with NYS Real Property Tax Law
– Assistance with assessment-related inquiries
– Support for municipal budgeting through accurate tax rolls