Assessment Department

Informal Assessment Review

Name * (required)

Email Address * (required)

SWIS Code * (required)

Tax Map Number * (required)

Daytime Phone Number * (required)

Has the property been recently listed for sale?

Yes

If yes, for how long? Listing agent? List price?

Has the property been recently appraised?

Yes

If yes, by whom? Date? What was the appraised value?

Describe any recent remodeling, construction and/or demolition.

Please list any discrepancies to the inventory of this property that is on file at the Tompkins County Department of Assessment

Please describe why the 2026 Preliminary Assessment is not reflective of 95% of the CURRENT FAIR MARKET VALUE of your property as of July 1, 2025

(Please note that the market value is based upon the physical condition of the property as of March 1, 2026)

If the property is income producing, please proved a copy of the last 3 years income and expense statement. (A sample form can be obtained from our office upon request)

All information provided to the Department of Assessment will be reviewed by one of the members of the Appraisal staff. On or around May 1, 2026, you will receive a 2026 Notice of Assessment Change notifying you of the results of the review. If you disagree with the Tentative Assessed Value as determined on the notice, you must file a formal grievance with the Tompkins County Board of Assessment Review at any point from May 1 - May 26, 2026. Form RP-524 is available for download off the homepage

Owners estimate of Fair Market Value * (required)

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By hitting submit I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to be best of my knowledge and belief, and I understand that the making of any willful false statement of material fact or altering in anyway original documents (i.e. appraisal reports) herein will subject me to the provisions of the Penal Law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments.