Assessment Department relocates to Dutch Mill Road beginning March 16

Published on March 12, 2026

Tompkins County Administration announces that the Tompkins County Department of Assessment will begin operating from its new location at 31 Dutch Mill Road in Lansing, starting Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Department of Assessment will remain fully operational throughout the transition, with no interruption in services to residents. The department’s final day at the East Buffalo Street location will be Friday, March 13, 2026.

The relocation marks the end of more than 56 years of operations at 128 East Buffalo Street in downtown Ithaca and is part of the county’s broader Center of Government project, which will modernize and consolidate county facilities. The county purchased the Lansing property in the fall of 2025 as a swing space for county departments while the Center of Government is built at the corner of Buffalo and North Tioga Streets in Ithaca.

County Administrator Korsah Akumfi said the move reflects the county’s commitment to maintaining accessible and efficient services while advancing long-term facility improvements.

“The relocation of the Department of Assessment is an important step as we continue moving forward with the Center of Government project,” said Akumfi. “We appreciate the community’s patience during this transition and remain committed to ensuring residents have uninterrupted access to the services they rely on.”

The building at 31 Dutch Mill Road will also be the temporary home of the Tompkins County Office for the Aging, which is estimated to join the Department of Assessment in May (correction 3/12/26 at 1:45 pm). The building has been prepared over the past several months to serve both staff and the public. The county’s Facilities and Information Technology teams completed a range of improvements to ensure the space supports departmental operations and provides a welcoming, functional environment for residents.

The new location offers ample free on-site parking, single-story accessibility, and convenient access from major roadways, making it easier for many residents to visit in person.

Director of Assessment Jay Franklin emphasized that the department will continue its work seamlessly during the move.

“While we are closing the chapter on our longtime home on East Buffalo Street, we are excited to welcome residents to our new location,” said Franklin. “Our team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continuing to provide accurate, responsive assessment services to the community.”

Residents with questions about the relocation or assessment services may contact the Department of Assessment at 607-274-5517.