Burlington, NY · Otsego County
Residential Informal Review Application
This application lets property owners provide information to challenge a preliminary assessment during an informal review before the tentative assessment roll is filed.
What this form is
Property owners use this application to challenge a preliminary assessment determined by the Assessor’s Office during an informal review before the tentative assessment roll is filed. It asks for owner and property details, the requested assessment and reasons for the request, and information about comparable neighborhood sales. The form also asks for relevant supporting documents and includes an authorization for another person to discuss the assessment.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an informal review of their preliminary assessment can use this application to explain their requested assessment and provide supporting information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form is headed Assessor’s Office.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Informal Review Application.
- 2
Complete The Property Sections
Enter owner and property information, your requested assessment and reasons, and details about comparable sales.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include copies of any additional relevant documentation you want considered.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Informal Review Application?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, the preliminary and requested assessments, reasons for the request, property characteristics, and comparable sales.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The form asks you to provide copies of any additional relevant documentation you want considered. It does not identify specific required attachments.
- How do I submit the Residential Informal Review Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form is headed Assessor’s Office.