Oyster Bay Taxpayers Have Limited Time to Challenge Assessments

James J. Stefanich, Oyster Bay's receiver of taxes , said the grievance period runs from Jan. 3 until March 3, 2011. Grievances challenge the assessments for the 2012-2013 tentative assessment rolls, Stefanich said.

“During this period, taxpayers may examine the assessment rolls and obtain assistance at a help desk at the Nassau County Department of Assessment..." Stefanich said. 

Grievances can be filed with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola. To get an application by mail or to get help over the phone, residents can contact the commission at (516) 571-2391.

To receive an application in the mail, or receive assistance over the phone, the Assessment Review Commission may be contacted at 571-2391.  The application form is also available on the County’s Web site, http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/aRC/index.html.”

Stefanich's office is also making the applications available to the public. The forms are available at Town Hall, 74 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay; Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; and, from Feb. 3-10 at the William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center Annex, 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville.

“Any taxpayer who believes an error has been made regarding their property assessment should take advantage of this opportunity to establish a correct and fair assessment value for their home,” Stefanich said.

The completed application should be mailed or delivered to:  Assessment Review Commission,  240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501