My property is overvalued and my taxes are too high. How do I grieve my assessment / lower my taxes?

Each year, property owners can file a grievance to lower the assessed value of their home if they have additional information that could lead to a more accurate assessment.

Grievance Day is held on the third Tuesday in May. During the week prior, residents may go to the Assessor’s Office in Town Hall, or to the town’s website for assistance with completing the grievance application and/or to help understand how particular assessments were determined.

Appointments with the Assessor’s Office can be made by calling 631-283-6020.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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1. Why did my assessment change?
2. What exemptions am I eligible for?
3. If I file a grievance, when will I know whether it has been successful in lowering my assessment?
4. My property is overvalued and my taxes are too high. How do I grieve my assessment / lower my taxes?
5. Do I have to stand in that long line on Grievance Day? Can I submit my grievance by mail or online?
6. What tax exemptions am I eligible for? (Veterans, Seniors, Volunteer First Responders, etc.)
7. What information should I include with my grievance application?
8. How can I find information about a property (owners, taxes, zoning, etc.)?
9. What will be the assessed value of my home for the tax bill coming in December?
10. What is my assessment based on?
11. What are some of the most common assessment changes in Southampton Town?
12. What can I do if I want more information about the assessment process in Southampton and in New York State?