Assessor’s Office
EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS – DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1ST
Exemption applications & renewals are accepted in the City Assessor’s Office, Lackawanna City Hall – Room 213, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Questions: 716-827-6473
STAR Assistance Event – December 17TH 9AM-2PM Tosh Collins Community Center
This page was created to assist you with researching information on properties located within the City of Lackawanna in an effort to maintain equitable assessments. Resources available this website are: Exemption Forms, Forms to Dispute Value, Important Assessment Dates, Recent Tax Rates and Links.
The property taxes you pay are based on the assessed value of your property.The assessment roll is maintained annually, through review of building permits for new construction, demolition, or improvements; as well as continuous updating of property ownership records. Each year’s assessment roll reflects the market value of property as the valuation date of December 1st of the prior year.
Property Assessments
Accurate property assessment is critical to an equitable distribution of property taxes which fund the types of services that ensure the value and vitality of our City.
That is why over 6,500 properties are evaluated all at once, typically every year, during an assessment to maintain accurate property data and valuation. As specific properties undergo significant physical change during the year, the data and where appropriate the valuations are updated.
Correctly valued city properties ensure:
- An accurate reflection of the true value of residential and commercial properties
- An indication of neighborhoods in need of intervention to build value.
- A realistic depiction of the tax base.
Also provided is information about various property tax exemptions, qualifications, and how to apply. Finally, if you wish to change your assessment, the City has a process by which you may appeal for changes. Information about this process is also provided.
Please read through these pages to learn more about the assessment process. If you have any questions, contact the The Assessors Office.