Assessor Katie M. Schultz
200 Niagara Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
E-Mail: Assessor
phone: (716) 695-8638
fax: (716) 695-8315
MISSION STATEMENT-CITY OF TONAWANDA ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE TAXPAYER’S OF THE CITY OF TONAWANDA A FAIR AND EQUITABLE ASSESSMENT ON THEIR PROPERTIES AND MAINTAIN AN EQUITABLE ROLL FOR TAX PURPOSES.
WE WILL PROVIDE SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC- COURTESY, PROMPT FOLLOW UP, EASY ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY TO OUR OFFICE WILL BE A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF OUR OPERATION.
ALL OF OUR DECISIONS WILL BE FACT BASED, WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION THAT ASSIST’S THE PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING OUR DECISIONS.
WE WILL INSURE, THROUGH FREE SEMINARS, THAT THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDS THE PROCESS OF CHALLENGING THEIR ASSESSMENT.
WE WILL PUBLICIZE EXEMPTION DEADLINES AND WORK WITH THE PUBLIC TO INSURE THEY RECEIVE ALL EXEMPTIONS THEY ARE ENTITLED TO.
COOPERATION WITH ALL STATE, COUNTY, CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS IS KEY.
EXPANDING OUR PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES THROUGH STATE SPONSORED TRAINING IS CRITICAL IN EXPANDING OUR KNOWLEDGE.
- 2024 Tentative Roll
- Enhanced star and Low Income Senior exemption information
- Veteran's Exemption
- Home Improvement Exemption
- NYS Property and Assessment Web Page
- Erie County Real Property Website
- Fair Assessments
- Understanding the Equalization Rate
- Click here for online assessment and property information
Information on current events happening in the assessment community
- 6/2022 Information on homeowner tax rebate credit
- 1/2022 Change in Veterans service date for Cold War
Press Releases
- Tentative Roll May 1st Legal Notice
- Legal Inventory Notice
- Press Release Turning 65 in 2023 or 2024
- Press Release Senior Low Income Exemption
- Press Release 485 A Property Exemption
- Press Release: Home Improvement Exemption
- Press Release: Change in STAR/option to switch to a check
Forms
- Change of Address Form
- Property Merge Request Form
Informal Assessment Review
The informal assessment review process is completed for 2024. The board of assessment review will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2024, more information will be available at the beginning of May.
Informal assessment review information for 2024
Informal residential worksheet
Informal commercial/vacant land worksheet
Commercial questionnaire
Board of Assessment Review
The Board of Assessment Review will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2024. Appointments are not required but can be made starting Monday May 13th, 2024, you can call 716-695-8638 to schedule your appointment.
- BAR Process
- NYS RP-524
- NYS RP-524 INSTRUCTIONS
- Residential Worksheet
- Commercial Worksheet
- Commerical income and expenses
- Contesting Your Assessment in NYS
- How to Estimate the Market Value of Your Home
- Understanding the Equalization Rate
- Podcast-The formal grievance process
EXEMPTIONS
Exemption Reminder
Renewal and new registration will start November 1st, 2024 and run thru March 1st , 2025. If you are turning 65 this year or next year, you may be eligible for an additional exemption. Please contact the Assessor's office after November 1st. 2024 Star Handout
STAR EXEMPTIONTurning 65 in 2023 or 2024? Read this information on how to apply for enhanced star.
425-E Form
425-IVP Form
425-Worksheet
Enhanced Star Hardship
Star Eligibility Enhanced Star IVP Information
Star Resource Center
Star Information Sheet
1st time applications for low income senior exemption read this
LOW INCOME SENIOR EXEMPTION
2023 Senior Low Income Renewal Information
Low Income Senior Instructions
Low Income Senior Renewal Application
Low Income Senior New Application
Senior Citizen Income Limits
Senior Citizen Income Determination
Senior Citizen Pamphlet
PERSONS with DISABILITIES and LIMITED INCOMES EXEMPTION
The City of Tonawanda grants the disability exemption to qualifying persons with documented evidence of disability and proof of income. Evidence includes award letter from the Social Security Administration, award letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, award letter from the United States Postal Service or certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. Applications may be made January 1 through March 1 in the Assessor's Office using your previous year's income. Income limits for the purpose of this exemption are City and School taxes $27,000 and County taxes $32,400. 2023 Disability renewal information
2022-Disability renewal, please read
- Disability Exemption Income Level
- 2022 Disability Information-1st time applicants
- Disability Renewal
- Disability Pamphlet
- Disability Application
Veteran's exemptions are granted to qualifying veterans by making application to the Assessor's office by taxable status date March 1 in the City of Tonawanda.
Proof of eligibility is required from form DD-214. Documentation of disability rating, if received is also necessary. The veteran must own and reside on the property to receive the exemption.
If you have questions regarding the above exemptions or any other exemptions, please call the office at (716) 695-8638 or e-mail to assessor@tonawandacity.com 1/2022 Change in Veterans Service Dates for Cold War
- City of Tonawanda Veterans Exemption Amounts
- Veteran's Information
- Alternate Vets Application
- Alternate Vets Disability Application
- Cold War Vets Application
- Cold War Vets Disability
- Information
- Application
485-A BUSINESS EXEMPTION/MIXED USE
- 485-A Instructions
- 485-A Application
- 485-B Brochure
- 485-B Application
Project Information Press Release Click here for forms to complete for the informal assessment review
City of Tonawanda Re-Assessment Project
The re-assessment project is complete for 2023, new assessed values are reflected starting with the 2023/24 school tax bill.
Final Assessment Roll
The Final Roll for the City of Tonawanda will be complete and filed on July 1 each year. Any interested persons who wish to examine this roll may do so anytime during regular business hours or download the roll at the link above.
Generally, the summer months are a time when the Assessor's Office is gathering information about your property. This is especially true if you have completed your building or remodeling project and have had it approved by the City Building Inspector. This information will be sent to the Assessor's Office to determine the value of your project and how it affects your assessment.
City of Tonawanda Assessment Rolls available PDF version: 2023 Final Assessment Roll 2022 Final Assessment Roll 2021 Final Assessment Roll 2020 Final Assessment Roll 2019 Final Assessment Roll 2018 Final Assessment Roll 2017 Final Assessment Roll 2016 Final Assessment Roll2015 Final Assessment Roll 2014 Final Assessment Roll
2013 Final Assessment Roll - added 7/2/2013
Contact Us
You may call the Assessor's Office at 695-8638 for more information regarding your property. You should keep yourself informed about your property whether you are a new homeowner or have owned your home for several years.
