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Department of Assessment

The Department of Assessment is open to the public Mon-Fri 8:00a-4:30p. 

We do not close for lunch.  


The assessor is not involved in the levy, extension, collection or enforcement of local real property taxes.

     Outside picture of office        Inside Picture of Office


Welcome to the Department of Assessment (PDF Brochure)

Jay Franklin, Director of Assessment (jfranklin@tompkins-co.org)
Irene Kehoe, Assistant Director of Assessment (ikehoe@tompkins-co.org)

The 2024 Preliminary Assessment Roll is now available!

Residential Sales Search Application

File an Informal Assessment Review

Download Paper Informal Assessment Application

How to Prepare For your Informal Assessment Review Meeting

Ithaca Board of Realtors Housing Summary - Presentation to County Committee


***Due to legislative changes, no new STAR exemptions can be granted.  All new applicants must now register with NYS for the STAR Credit Check - or call (518) 457-2036***


If you have an escrow account AND if your assessment has increased (or you lost an exemption that you once had), you should contact your escrow company and have your escrow adjusted to reflect the new anticipated tax amount.  


Thank you for visiting the Tompkins County Department of Assessment. This office was consolidated in 1970 to provide the highest possible service at the lowest possible cost to the residents of Tompkins County. Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all properties are assessed at a uniform percentage of market value.

We highly encourage all current and prospective property owners to review the Real Property Tax Cycle flow chart in order to be aware of all the important legal dates in our yearly process.

As always, our office is here to assist you in any way we can. 


Real Property Inventory Real Property Tax Exemptions Daily Sales Reports
Tax Maps Tax Rate Spreadsheets (Assessment Rolls)  

Senior and Low Income Disability Exemption Income Limits
Veteran Exemption Scale
All Local Option Exemptions by taxing jurisdiction