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The Village Of Orchard Park has adopted the Town of Orchard Park's Assessment Roll and thus is on the same schedule. All items relating to the Village Assessment Roll fall under the same schedule as the Town.
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Assessor
Milton S. Bradshaw, SCAA - Assessor
Telephone: (716) 662-6420
Fax: (716) 662-6436
E-mail
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The Village of Orchard Park Assessor's office is located on the first floor of the Municipal Center on South Buffalo Street in the village. The hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Educational Videos About the Assessment and Property Tax Systems
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Assessment Review System
Important dates:
May 1st of each year = Taxable Status Date
(Last date to file for exemptions)
June, the 1st Tuesday = Grievance Day
July 1st = Final roll
Aug 1st = Last day to file a Small Claims
Basic Star
No age requirements
No income limitations
You must own the home & it must be your PRIMARY residence
One-time application (until you move or become 65 years old)
Applications must be filed on or before May 1st
Approximate savings = $500 (applies only to School Tax)
Enhanced Star
Must be at least 65 years old
Income limits apply (for 2007, income cannot exceed $ 67,850 (AGI 2005 tax form 1040)
You must own the home & it must be your PRIMARY residence
You must re-apply every year unless you qualify for the Income Verification Program (come into the Assessor’s Office for details)
Applications must be filed on or before May 1st
Approximate savings = $900 (applies only to School Tax)
Low Income Senior Exemption
Must be at least 65 years old
You must own the home for at least 1 year prior to application & it must be your PRIMARY residence
Income limits apply (for 2007, actual 2006 income cannot exceed $32,400)
Savings are pro-rated ….County, Town, School and Village percentage savings are determined by income level
This exemption can apply to all taxes except Special District Charges
Applications must be filed on or before May 1st
Approximate savings varies depending on income
Veterans Exemptions
War-time Vet ( 15%), Combat Vet (25%) and Veteran Disability (50% x percentage of disability) exemptions are available (up to cap)
Must be the PRIMARY residence of the veteran
Your DD-214 must accompany your application
Active Duty during specific periods of war
Savings on County/Town tax only
Applications must be filed on or before May 1st
Click here for instructions
Click here for application
Other Exemptions Available:
Low-Income Disability
Volunteer Fireman
Agriculture Land
Clergy
Non-for-Profit
Business (Business Investment= minimum of $10,000)
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Further information may be obtained by contacting the Assessor's Office
or use these links.
Erie County Assessors Association
NYS Office Of Real Property Services
Village of Orchard Park Map - ( Adobe Reader Required)
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