Town Assessor

Phone: (518) 792-1030 Ext 4
Assessor's Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM - 4PM
Closed all major holidays

Job of the Assessor:
The assessor is responsible estimating the value of real property within the town and produces a yearly tentative and final assessment roll, which is the document that contains every property description and value of real property in the municipality.

The assessor also updates new construction, and major improvements to existing structures as to maintain a current value. The assessor also approves and keeps track of property tax exemptions such as: Senior Citizens, School Tax Relief (STAR), Veterans and Agricultural.

The assessor reviews every transfer of real property in the municipality. The basic information on the buyer, seller and sale price is reviewed for accuracy. Assessment records are then updated.

Quick Links For More Resources

GarCasts (Pod Casts About the Assessment Process)

PROS Property Search (Property Search)

Fair Assessments (Guide on Fair Assessments)

Rp-524 (Grievance Application)

Protect Yourself from Deed Theft

Deed theft, also known as property fraud, occurs when someone illegally transfers your property into their name. To safeguard against this, the Saratoga County Clerk's Office offers a free Property Fraud Alert service. By signing up, You'll receive email notifications whenever a document is recorded under your name, allowing you to act promptly if something appears suspicious. Sign up today by visting https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/county-clerk/property-fraud-alert/

                                                              Enhanced STAR Exemption: NEW For 2026 Income limit has increased to $110,750

                                                                             *** YOU WILL NO LONGER APPLY WITH THE ASSESSMENT OFFICE:

Those who currently have the BASIC STAR exemption will automatically be reviewed for eligibility by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. The State will notify the owner

when the Enhanced STAR Exemption is granted. They advise to check your school tax bill in September to confirm that you have the Enhanced exemption. If you have any questions contact please contact the STAR hotline directly at 518-457-2036

NEW HOMEOWNER'S:

Register For The STAR Credit HERE For Information on Exemptions Please Visit the Exemption Page

The complexity of Equalization Values and Taxable Values:

A municipality is authorized to assess at market value. The Assessed value is the level of assessment

a community is assessing at, in this instance the Town of Moreau has a LOA (level of assessment) of

100%, which is the taxable value, based on sales and other components throughout the year.

The equalization rate is the state’s means to assure property tax allocation among taxing jurisdictions

and to allocate State Aid for Education.  Aside from apportionment of taxes among municipal

segments of school district, counties and distribution of State Aid for Education, the rate is used

to establish tax and debt limits, determination of state assessments such as state-owned land, railroad,

agricultural values and the level of star exemptions.  The rate takes into consideration all major type

properties.  Equalization rates DO NOT indicate the degree of uniformity among assessments within a municipality.