ASSESSMENT OFFICE
Assessor: Holly Swingle
Assessor Clerk: Diane Horning
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday by appointment.
The drop-box by the front doors of the town hall is always available to leave paperwork off when the building is not open.
Phone: 585-367-2050 ext 4
Fax: 585-367-3880
Email: [email protected]
The Canadice Town Assessor is appointed by the Town Board, must attain New York State certification and serves a six year term. The Office of the Assessor is regulated by the NYS Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) and the Office of Real Property Services (ORPS). The responsibility of this office is to estimate the value of real property within the Town boundaries. The value is then converted into an assessment, which is one component in the computation of real property tax bills. The Town of Canadice is the designated assessing authority for the Town of Canadice and for the school districts for Town of Canadice properties. The Assessor’s office is also responsible for processing all real property exemptions.
Assessor Clerk: Diane Horning
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday by appointment.
The drop-box by the front doors of the town hall is always available to leave paperwork off when the building is not open.
Phone: 585-367-2050 ext 4
Fax: 585-367-3880
Email: [email protected]
The Canadice Town Assessor is appointed by the Town Board, must attain New York State certification and serves a six year term. The Office of the Assessor is regulated by the NYS Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) and the Office of Real Property Services (ORPS). The responsibility of this office is to estimate the value of real property within the Town boundaries. The value is then converted into an assessment, which is one component in the computation of real property tax bills. The Town of Canadice is the designated assessing authority for the Town of Canadice and for the school districts for Town of Canadice properties. The Assessor’s office is also responsible for processing all real property exemptions.
Important legal dates on the Assessment calendar:
Mail completed forms to:
Town of Canadice
Assessment Office
5949 County Rd 37
Springwater, NY 14560
Information for contesting your assessment in New York State.
Complaint on real property assessment form. (RP-524)
- Taxable status date: March 1st
- Tentative assessment roll filed: May 1st
- Grievance day: Thursday following the fourth Tuesday of May.
- Final assessment roll filed: July 1st.
Mail completed forms to:
Town of Canadice
Assessment Office
5949 County Rd 37
Springwater, NY 14560
Information for contesting your assessment in New York State.
Complaint on real property assessment form. (RP-524)
Typical Tax Exemption information
The Assessor will require proof of residency with every application and a copy of all property owners driver license(s) showing the property address. Mobile home owners please include a copy of the bill of sale as well.
STAR
*If you are filing for the first time as a new property owner, you must register with New York State. Register anytime at www.tax.ny.gov/star (It just takes a few minutes.)
*Property owners without access to a computer can register by phone weekdays from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at 518-457-2036.
STAR
*If you are filing for the first time as a new property owner, you must register with New York State. Register anytime at www.tax.ny.gov/star (It just takes a few minutes.)
*Property owners without access to a computer can register by phone weekdays from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at 518-457-2036.
The Basic STAR exemption for school taxes is available on your primary residence regardless of age.
*Follow the link above for STAR Exemption to register with New York State if you are filing for the first time or as a new property owner.
*Follow the link above for STAR Exemption to register with New York State if you are filing for the first time or as a new property owner.
The Enhanced STAR exemption for school taxes is available if you will be 65 years of age or over in the calendar year. The 2025-2026 Enacted State Budget included several provisions to simplify the STAR program for NYS homeowners, including no longer requiring homeowners to apply to their assessor for the Enhanced STAR exemption.
The STAR program will notify residents, and my office, if they qualify for an Enhanced STAR exemption. If NYS needs more information to determine eligibility, such as in cases of someone who does not file an income tax return, then they will send a letter to them requesting information.
Beginning in 2026, the Enhanced STAR income limit will apply only to the combined incomes of the owners and their spouses who primarily reside on the property. (For the 2025 benefit year and prior years, the Enhanced STAR income limit applied to the combined incomes of all owners (residents and non-residents), and any owner's spouse who resided at the property).
*Follow the link above for STAR Exemption to register with New York State if you are 65 years and older who is filing for the first time or are a new property owner.
The Senior Citizens exemption is available for all property taxes: town, county and school. Eligibility is based on a minimum age of 65, and also has an income requirement. Please check with our office for specific income requirements. Applications must be filed by March 1st and renewed annually.
The Disability and Low Income exemption is available for all property taxes: county and school. To qualify, persons with disabilities generally must have certain documented evidence of their disability and meet certain income limitations. Applications must be filed by March 1st and renewed annually.
The Veterans exemption is available for town and county taxes only. Applicants must provide proof of residency and a copy of discharge papers (DD-214). Veterans may call the Ontario County Veterans Service Agency at 396-4185 to obtain a copy of their DD-214 if it has been filed with their office. Applications must be filed by March 1st. The application only needs to filed once.
The Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemption is available for town and county taxes only. The property must be the volunteer's primary residence and located within the area served by their fire or ambulance company. Applicants must provide certification from the fire or ambulance company, certifying that the applicant is an active member and has met a minimum service requirement of Two (2) years.
The Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemption is available for town and county taxes only. The property must be the volunteer's primary residence and located within the area served by their fire or ambulance company. Applicants must provide certification from the fire or ambulance company, certifying that the applicant is an active member and has met a minimum service requirement of Two (2) years.
Forms and Information
STAR Exemption www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star
Senior Exemption Application (RP 467) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/seniorexempt.htm
Disability & Low Income Exemption Application (RP 459-c) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/disablexempt.htm
Cold War Veterans Exemption Application (RP 458-b) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/coldwaroverview.htm
Alternative Veterans Exemption Application (RP 458-a) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/altvetoverview.htm
Agricultural Assessment (RP 305) http://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/valuation/agindex.htm
Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemption https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/volunteerfirefighters.htm
STAR Exemption www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star
Senior Exemption Application (RP 467) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/seniorexempt.htm
Disability & Low Income Exemption Application (RP 459-c) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/disablexempt.htm
Cold War Veterans Exemption Application (RP 458-b) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/coldwaroverview.htm
Alternative Veterans Exemption Application (RP 458-a) http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/altvetoverview.htm
Agricultural Assessment (RP 305) http://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/valuation/agindex.htm
Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemption https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/volunteerfirefighters.htm
For Additional Information:
Tax rates, assessment roll information, property data, or to obtain a copy of a tax map, please go to: co.ontario.ny.us/714/OnCor
Notes
The Final Assessment roll needs to be posted on the home page based on Real Property Tax Law Section 1590
Notes
The Final Assessment roll needs to be posted on the home page based on Real Property Tax Law Section 1590