Correct office term: City, Town or County Assessor.
How the New York system works
Assessment is often administered by cities or towns; county systems vary and New York City has a separate system.
New York assessment is highly local. Cities and towns commonly assess property; Nassau County and New York City operate major centralized systems. County clerks or city recording systems maintain deeds, and tax collection depends on the locality.
AssessmentCity, Town or County Assessor
Appeal bodyLocal Board of Assessment Review, NYC Tax Commission, or Nassau Assessment Review Commission
Tax collectionCity, town, county or school tax receiver
Recorded documentsCounty Clerk or NYC ACRIS / Richmond County Clerk
Before opening a property portal
- Identify whether the task concerns value, payment, recorded documents or an appeal.
- Use the official office or authorized portal listed on a completed county page.
- Do not assume a county office handles municipal assessment where the state uses city or town systems.
- Confirm filing dates for the current year before submitting an exemption or appeal.