Assessor’s Office
Carrie Schemerhorn
518-638-8681 ext 11
Hours
Office will be open Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00 - 4:00 PM (except holidays) or by appointment
The Assessor’s Job
The Assessor is responsible for preparing market value estimates for every property in the Town of
Argyle. The values are used to determine the tax burden for each parcel. Annually the assessor
reviews each property to determine if a change in assessment is necessary.
For more information: The Job of the Assessor
Assessment Calendar
July 1, Valuation date
March 1, Taxable Status date
March 1, Exemption application deadline
May 1, Tentative Roll Date
Fourth Tuesday in May- Grievance Day
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/grievproced.htm
July 1, Final Roll Date
https://www.washingtoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23951/Argyle
Exemptions
The assessor is responsible for the administration of all property tax exemptions for the Town of
Argyle.
Agricultural
Application: Form RP-305:1/19:Agricultural Assessment Program:rp305 (ny.gov)
Renewal: Form RP-305-R Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification Revised 2/22 (ny.gov)
Low Income Senior Aged 467
Application: Form RP-467 Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior
Citizens Revised 12/22 (ny.gov)
Renewal: Form RP-467-Rnw Renewal Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of
Senior Citizens Revised 12/22 (ny.gov)
Senior Enhanced STAR (prior to 2015)
Application (2 Forms): Form RP-425-E Application for Enhanced STAR Exemption for the 2023-
2024 School Year Revised 7/22 (ny.gov) AND: Form RP-425-IVP Supplement to Form RP-425-E
Mandatory for all Enhanced STAR Applicants Revised 7/22 (ny.gov)
Renewal: Auto renews with NYS ORPTS after initial application. *NYS may send notice to verify
income.
Veterans
Application: Form RP-458-a Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property
Taxation Revised 11/20 (ny.gov)
Renewal: Auto renewal.
Low Income/ Disability
Application: Form RP-459-c Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Persons
with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Tax Year 2023 (ny.gov)
Renewal: Form RP-459-c-Rnw Renewal Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property
of Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Tax Year 2023 (ny.gov)
A complete list of forms can be found at:
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
The answers to many assessment questions can be found at:
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Washington County Property Data
Log In - Image Mate Online (washingtoncountyny.gov)
Useful Contacts
Washington County Real Property Services 746-2130 (tax mapping questions)
Washington County Code Enforcement 746-2150 (building permit issues)
Carrie Schermerhorn
Sole Assessor
Town of Argyle
41 Main St
PO Box 38
Municipal Building
Argyle, New York 12809
(518) 638-8681 x 11