ABOUT:
The Assessor is a local government official who is obligated by New York state law to maintain assessment at a uniform percentage of the market value each year. In order to maintain a uniform roll, each year your assessor will need to analyze all of the properties in the municipality; which may include ongoing physical inspections and also taking exterior pictures of parcels. The assessor also reviews every transfer of real property for accuracy.
The assessor also performs many other administrative functions, such as approving and maintaining property tax exemptions. Among the most common are the Senior Citizen STAR, Veteran, Agricultural, Non-Profit and Business exemptions. All exemptions are due in our office by March 1st. You may call our office directly for information and requirements. All subdivisions and lot-line changes are completed by the assessor.
The assessor is continually communicating with the public, answering questions and dealing with concerns raised by taxpayers.
Timothy McGowan
Acting Assessor
Email: assessor@townofrocklandny.com
Office of Assessor
95 Main St
Box 885
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Phone: 845-439-3730 ext 107
Fax: 845-439-5270
Attention New Homeowners
Did you recently purchase a home? Is it your primary residence? Is your adjusted gross income less than $500,000?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, you may be eligible for a Basic STAR credit.
If you will be 65 years old by December 31, 2024, and your 2022 adjusted gross income is less than $93,200, you may be eligible for the Enhanced STAR credit.
Call: (518) 457-2036 or
Visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/
Important Dates
March 1st- Taxable Status Date – Deadline to Apply for ALL Exemptions
May 1st- Tentative Roll is Filed
July 1st- Final Roll is Filed
4th Tuesday in May- Grievance Day
Tax Maps
How the Property Tax Work (New York State Link /PDF)
What to Do If You Disagree with Your Assessment (New York State Link / PDF)
Exemption forms may be downloaded from