The assessor is a local government official who estimates the value of real property within the  Town of Burke’s  boundaries in accordance with New York State Property Tax Laws. This value is converted into an assessment, which is one component in the computation of real property tax bills.

The assessor performs many other administrative functions, such as inspecting new construction and major improvements to existing structures. This ensures that the record of each property’s physical inventory is current and that the appropriate improvements are assessed.
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The assessor also approves and keeps track of property tax exemptions. Among the most common are the senior citizen, School Tax Relief (STAR), veterans, agricultural, and business exemptions.
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Assessor
Robert Ball
315-681-7395
Physical/Mail Address
​5165 State Route 11
P.O. Box 121
Burke, NY 12917
Hours
By Appointment

Important: Assessor's Letter
​to Burke Citizens

​Seniors will no longer receive a notice requesting completion of the STAR form and a request for the prior year’s income from this Assessor’s Office. Any request for income will come directly from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. If a request is received, please respond immediately sending them all requested information. Please feel free to contact this office if you feel you need assistance. See contact numbers  Residents of the Town of Burke who are currently receiving the Basic STAR and will now qualify for the Enhanced STAR, must come to this office to be qualified. It is important that everyone who qualifies for this STAR exemption receives it.
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Important Dates to Remember:

MARCH 1st: Taxable Status Date (deadline for filing ALL exemptions, last day to pick up valuation on all real property). 
MAY 1st: TENATIVE Assessment Roll filed in Assessor’s Office and the Town Clerk’s Office. Examination of the Tentative Assessed Values is open to the public.
MAY: Grievance Day  In 2023, Grievance day will be May 25, 2023. 
JULY 1st: FINAL Assessment Roll filed in the Assessor’s Office and the Town Clerk’s Office. Taxes apportioned for the following year from this assessment roll.

Quick Links

Forms

RP305: Agricultural Exemption
RP305r: Agricultural Exemption Renewal
RP425e: Enhanced STAR Application
RP425 Rnw: Renewal for Enhanced STAR 
RP458 A: Alternative Veterans Exemption
RP467: Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
RP483: Application for Tax Exemption of Agricultural and Horticultural Buildings and Structures
RP485B: Application for Real Property Tax Exemption for Commercial, Business or Industrial Property
RP524: Complaint on Real Property Assessment for 20_