Assessor’s Office

Assessor Lynn Hotaling | [email protected]
ph. 518.392.4644 x 204

Hours: Wednesdays 9:00am to 2:00pm

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Update from the Assessor’s Office
February 12, 2026

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA (Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law section 501)
https://townofghent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MandatoryNoticeReInventoryRPTL501-2026.pdf

Update from the Assessor’s Office

February 4, 2026

2026 Tentative Assessment Roll
Available May 1 at the Town Hall or at https://realproperty.columbiacountyny.com/assessment-information

Grievance Day
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00-8:00pm at the Ghent Town Hall

Grievance Forms (RP-524)

• Can be obtained at the Assessor’s Office, Office of Real Property, 560 Warren St, Hudson, or at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp524_fill_in.pdf
• Should be submitted to Assessor’s Office by May 21, 2026
• Can be mailed to PO Box 98, Ghent, NY 12075, or delivered to Ghent Town Hall, 2306 State Rte. 66, Ghent. Emailed forms will not be accepted.
• Should include documentation showing why owner feels assessment is incorrect

For more information regarding the assessment process:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/learn/index.htm
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/propertyowners.htm

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LINKS

• Final Assessment Data Index by Year
• Visit the NYS Office of Real Property Services (ORPS) website for Star program and property tax information and forms.
• Current Town of Ghent Property Tax Assessment Roll.

ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

• Fair Assessment – A Guide for Property Owners
• How to Estimate the Market Value of Your Home
• Reassessment FAQ
• Assessment vs. Taxes Information
• How Your New Assessment Can Effect Your Taxes
• How Real Property Tax Works

ASSESSMENT VIDEOS

• Is Your Assessment Fair
• Taxes and Assessments
• Contesting Your Assessment

HELPFUL FORMS AND OTHER INFORMATION

• Assessment vs. Taxes: What’s the Difference? NYS Pub 1110

HELPFUL LINKS

• Real Property Tax Assessments
• Columbia County Real Property Tax Service Agency
• New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

What to do if you disagree with your assessment

Grievance Applications (Form RP524) and instructions can be printed directly from the tax.ny.gov website.

Please contact the assessor’s office if you would like more information on any of the following Exemptions:

• Basic STAR
• Enhanced STAR
• Senior Citizen Exemption
• Veteran’s Exemption

All exemptions and exemption renewals are due to the assessor prior to March 1st.