Town of Highlands Assessor's Office

Reminder that the deadline for all exemptions in the Assessor’s office such as: Veteran’s, Senior Citizen (AGED), Wholly Exempt and the Enhanced Senior STAR is March 1, 2024.

Eligibility requirements: Must be owner-occupied and be the primary residence of the owner. Also, for the Senior Citizens and Enhanced STAR, must be 65 years old as of December 31st. The income requirements for Enhanced STAR are the Federal Adjusted Gross must be $98,700 or under - minus taxable IRA distributions, and the Senior Citizens/AGED income is the gross must be $37,399 or less.

For new owners – There is the STAR Credit. Must also be owner-occupied and the primary residence of the owner.  Owners will receive a credit in the form of a check directly from New York State in September instead of receiving a School property exemption on their tax bill. New BASIC and ENHANCED STAR applicants must register with New York State Tax Department to receive a STAR check by calling 518-457-2036 or register online at: WWW.TAX.NY.GOV/STAR.

Please feel free to call and/or stop by the Assessor’s Office with any questions. To make sure you do not have to wait for us to review your income, appointments are encouraged.  Office number 845-446-0703 ext. 315/326.

                                                                          Jean Talman/Assessor
                                                                          [email protected]                                      

                                                                                          
Office Responsibilities

It is the duty of the Assessor to identify/inspect and value property within the Town in accordance with Real Property Tax Laws of NYS.  All exemptions are administered by the Assessor; including Veteran, Senior Citizen, STAR, and Wholly Exempt properties.

The deadline for filing exemptions is March 1.

Assessment Rolls

2024 Final Assessment Roll

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday                    9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Evenings:
Monday       4:30 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday       4:30 – 7:00 pm

Assessor Forms
 Name Description
RP-425-B Application for Basic STAR Exemption for the 2025-2026 School Year
RP-425-E  Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption for the 2025-2026 School  Year
RP-425-IVP Supplement to Form RP-425-E Mandatory for all Enhanced STAR Applicants
RP-467 Application for Senior Citizens Exemption
RP-467-I Instructions for the Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
RP-467-Rnw Renewal Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
Sr Income Senior Citizen Income Limits & Information
RP-458-a Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation
RP-458-a-Dis Renewal Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation Based on Change in Service-Connected Disability Rating 
RP-458-a-I  Instructions for Form RP-458-a Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation
RP-458-b Application for Cold War Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation
 RP-458-b-I  Instructions for Form RP-458-b Application for Cold War Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation
 RP-458-b-Dis  Renewal Application for Cold War Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation Based on Change in Service-Connected Disability Compensation Rating
RP524 Complaint on Real Property Assessment form (Grievance)
RP524 ins Instructions for Complaint on Real Property Assessment form (Grievance)
Change of Address Change of address form