The Assessor's Office is equipped with the GIS Mapping,
Digital Photos and the lastest NYS Version 4 Software. The
Assessor's Office prepares an Assessment Roll each year for the
purpose of levying property taxes. The Assessor and staff
maintain property records relating to ownership of property and
the physical description of the property. The Assessor is
responsible for placing an assessed value for the real property
on the Assessment Roll. The office helps taxpayers with questions
on their property tax and preparation of exemption applications
for senior citizens, eligible funds for veterans, farms, and
business exemptions.
Assessment year focuses on May 1 (Taxable
Status Date). Assessed value of property is based on the
condition and use of the real property on that day. Changes in
assessed values are mailed to property owners in May. Taxable
Status Date is also the last day property tax exemption
applications can be received by the Assessor.
The City of Oneida Board of Assessment
Review meets on Grievance Day, the second Tuesday in June, to
receive complaints of property tax assessment. Grievances must be
written and received by the five person board, or the Assessor,
on or before Grievance Day. The final assessment roll is
completed and certified on August 1.
