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As part of the ongoing Annual Reassessment Program in the City of Fulton, the Assessor’s office will be reviewing and analyzing the assessments of each property. According to Real Property Tax Law, all property assessments must be valued at the same uniform percentage. The City of Fulton assessments are at 100% of Market Value. The Equalization Rate for the City of Fulton is 100%. For more information on the Equalization Rate click here for the New York State Office of Real Property Services website.
A Residential Assessment (RAR) is not established for the City of Fulton because we are in the Annual Reassessment Program.
THE PROCESS
Beginning in May, property owners whose assessment has been changed will be receive a change of assessment notice. The Tentative Assessment Roll will be filed on or before May 1st according to the law.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
AFTER MAY 1
1. Reports: Residential sales and property inventories will be published and available for inspection at the Assessor’s office.
2. Internet Access: The Tentative Assessment roll will be on the Internet after May 1st.
3. Your assessment should reflect the current market value for your property. To review your assessment, please follow the steps listed below:
§ Verify property information
§ Review inventory data on an individual property
§ Review current sales information
§ Analyze sales information about similar properties
In comparing similar sales it is important to remember that location, style, age and size are critical to the comparison process. For example: if you purchased your home for $200,000 on a particular street or neighborhood DO NOT look for homes that sell for $100,000 in other neighborhoods or compare a 5 year old house with a 50 year old house. BE REALISTIC AND HONEST.
INFORMAL REVIEW PROCESS
The Assessor's Office will continue to offer property owners an Informal Review Process through April 15th if a physical inspection is required.
FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS
The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. If you feel your assessment is incorrect you must fill out the proper paperwork and provide the Board of Review with information that supports your opinion of market value. Appointments will be taken when the paperwork is submitted
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For more information on How to File for a Review of Your Assessment click here for the New York State Office of Real Property Services website.
THE GOAL OF THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE IS TO DETERMINE THE
FAIR AND EQUITABLE ASSESSMENT FOR YOUR PROPERTY.
If you have any questions or comments, please call the Assessor's Office at
315-593-7267
CITY OF FULTON 2009-2010 TAX RATES
FULTON SCHOOL 2009-2010 $24.65346
CITY OF FULTON 2010 $16.3935
COUNTY OF OSWEGO $9.9796
See explanation and calculation information for estimation of taxes by clicking this link to the Oswego County Real Property Tax Service
For technical problems please contact the City of Fulton Assessor's office; 315-593-7267
