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Dates To Remember:

• March 1st - Taxable Status Day (exemption filing deadline and status of completion or condition of real property)
• May 1st - Tentative Assessment Roll filed annually
• Fourth Tuesday in May - Grievance Day
• July 1st - Final Roll filed annually and Valuation Date

SMALL CLAIMS REVIEW - THE FILING OF PETITION(S)

Pursuant to Section 730, NYS Real Property Tax Law, petitions for the review of certain qualifying assessments through Small Claims Procedures may be obtained from the Office of County Clerk. Such petitions shall be filed within thirty (30) days after completion and filing of the Final Assessment Roll containing such assessment. Detailed filing instructions are contained in the petition form, to include eligibility and pre-requisite requirements.

Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) Link is below:
General Info, Instructions & Petitions
https://www.nycourts.gov/small-claims-assessment-review-scar

Useful Links:

• 2026 Final Roll Notice PDF (new window)
• 2026 Final Assessment Roll PDF (new window)
• What is a reassessment and why are they needed?
• CURRENT TAX RATES
• Link to Assessment Rolls
• Link to Archived Assessment Rolls
• Link to Yates County Property Information Online:
  Note: this database is updated only once a year and MAY NOT reflect current data.
• Link to Property Taxes & Assessments PDF (new window) (What you should know ORPTS presentation)
• Link to Penn Yan School Tax lookup

Videos:

• About Property Taxes & Assessments
• Contesting An Assessment