The Buffalo City Assessment & Taxation Department is responsible for ensuring a fair and equitable assessed valuation of all properties within the City of Buffalo, in accordance with the New York State Real Property Tax Law. They issue annual tax bills based on the final assessed value and assist property owners in calculating exemptions they may be entitled to, including commercial and industrial exemptions, senior citizen, veterans, disabled persons, STAR exemptions, and Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreements.
The Assessment Office conducts field inspections, reviews property sales values, assists taxpayers with challenges to assessed values, processes exemption applications, and maintains accurate ownership records. The Tax Office is responsible for preparing and distributing property tax and sewer rent bills, as well as delinquent tax notices. They also provide assistance to property owners facing foreclosure and administer the In Rem foreclosure auction. Overall, the Buffalo City Assessment & Taxation Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper assessment and collection of property taxes in the City of Buffalo.
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