Click on icons below for applications or to access ordinances. Information for homeowners regarding possible exemptions from taxes is also shown below. Help is available through the assessors office or the Planning Board to assist in making an application.
Disabled Parking Permit Application and instructions
Short Environmental Assessment Form Full Environmental Assessment Form TOWN CLERK 966-5055, Ext. 7, Option 1
Dog licenses, fishing and hunting licenses, building permits, marriage licenses, and parking permits for the disabled can be applied for at the
Town Clerk's Office:
located in The Pioneer Building on the corner of Rt.81 and 32 across from the Town Library & Pond
Handicap parking and access to Front Entrance of Pioneer Building.
Beginning January 1st 2012
New location will be:
at The Town Hall - Pioneer Bldg.
11159 State Route 32
ASSESSOR 966-5055 ext 3
BLDG/CODE ENFORCEMENT 966-5055 ext 5
COURT CLERK 966-5055 ext 6
HIGHWAY DEPT 966-8160
MAINTENANCE DEPT 966-5055 ext 4
TOWN SUPERVISOR 966-5055 ext 2
966-5055 ext 2TAX COLLECTOR 966-5055 ext 7
WATER BILLS 966-5055 ext 1
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DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Permits/Applications/Laws
Code Enforcement Officer:
William Silk
Office hours M - F 9:30-12:30 Pioneer Building 966-5055 ext 5
Fees Effective January 2011
Building Permit: $50 minimum
Residential .20 per sq ft
Commercial .30 per sq ft
Permit Renewal - 50%
of original permit fee
Woodstoves - $50
Pools - $50
Demolition - $50
Site Plan Review - $100
Two Lot Subdivision - $100
Minor or major subdivision - $300 plus
$25 per lot
Special Use Permit - $100
Single Wide Trailer Fee -- includes two inspections $100
Double Wide Trailer Fee - includes two inspections $150
Septic Fee - $50 new or replacement
Title Search $50
ZBA variance or interpretation - $50
Application for road dedication $750
Peddlers Fee - $25
Property Tax Exemptions
** The annual filing deadline for all exemption forms is March 1st !!! **
Application forms are available below. Additional information is also available online at www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/default.htm or by contacting the Town Of Greenville Assessor's Office.
STAR Exemption The New York State School Tax Relief program provides a STAR Basic exemption from school taxes for owner occupied, primary residences. Under the Basic Exemption, it is not necessary to reapply in subsequent years, but you must notify the Assessor if your primary residence changes.
Senior citizens (aged 65 and older) with 2010 adjusted gross incomes not exceeding $79,050 may qualify for a larger "Enhanced" exemption. Every year senior citizens must reapply for the Enhanced STAR exemption and submt a copy of their NYS or Federal tax return to the assessor.
NEW Star Exemption Application - March 1, 2012 deadline!!
Enhanced STAR RENEWAL application - due March 1, 2012!
Senior Citizens Exemption To qualify for an additional reduction in property taxes, seniors must be 65 or older and must meet certain income limitations. If they qualify for the Senior Citizen Exemption, a senior will automatically qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption. The income limitation is based upon the gross income for the tax year prior to the date of the application. Each year, a renewal application and the prior year's income information must be filed with the Assessor's office to continue the exemption.
Enhanced STAR and Senior Citizens Exemption ApplicationVeterans Exemption Property owned by persons who rendered military service during defined periods of war and/or by veterans who received expeditionary medals, may be eligible for a limited exemption from property taxes. The veteran must supply a copy of their separation papers, Form DD 214, with the application. It is not necessary to reapply for this exemption once granted. This exemption does not apply to school taxes.
Veterans Service Connected Disability When a veteran has received a service connected disability rating, there is an additional exemption equal to one half of the disability rating. Verification of the disability rating must be provided by submission of written evidence from the Veterans Administration of the Department of Defense.
Alternative Veterans Exemption and Service Connected Disability Form
Disabled Persons with Limited Income Persons with specific disability and a limited income may be eligible for a reduction in property taxes. To qualify, documented evidence of the disability and gross income (Income includes full Social Security benefits, unemployment insurance, interest earned, disability and workers compensation payments and any other type of income received) must be submitted with the application. An exemption from schoool taxes cannot be granted if a child who attends public elementary or secondary school resides on the property. This exemption must be renewed each year.
Agricultural Exemption Persons with property located in an agricultural district that is used for agricultural production may be eligible for a reduction in property taxes under certain conditions. The owner must have 7 or more acres of land used in agricultural production during the previous 2 years for the sale of crops, livestock or livestock products, wth an average annual gross sales value of $10,000 or more. Before filing the exemption form, the property owner must have a soil group worksheet prepared by the county Soil and Water Conservation District Office of the NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets. The exemption must be renewed each year.
Capital Improvement Exemption Section 421-f of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a partial exemption from real property taxation of the increase in assessed value attributable to reconstruction, alterations or improvements made to residential property. The property for which the exemption is sought must be a 1 or 2 family house. The major percentage of the house after the improvement must be at least 5 years old. The improvement must be to the house or attached to the house. The increase in assessed value from the improvement must be between $3,000 and $80,000.
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