ph. 585.526.6317

fax 585.526.4799

Mailing Address
PO Box 224
Gorham, NY 14461

Physical Address
4736 South St.
Gorham, NY 14461

Office Hours
Tues, Thu., Fri. 9 am to 1 pm
Wed. 9 am to 7 pm

Building/Zoning Hours
Mon - Thu 7 am to 3 pm
Fri 8 am to 1 pm

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Assessor

REMINDER: The Town of Gorham Board of Assessment Review and the Assessor's Office will not accept grievance form RP-524 electronically by fax or email for Grievance Day. All RP-524 grievance forms (except for any supporting documentation) must be submitted in person, by delivery service, or by mail. Grievances will be heard by appointment Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4pm-8pm. RP-524 Instructions  

The Town of Gorham had a contract with New York State to accomplish Annual Reassessment. For many years Gorham property owners have benefited from Annual Reassessment:  Gorham’s Equalization Rate remains at 100%, which makes it easier for property owners to relate to and compare assessments. Also, assessments remain consistent and there is a monetary reimbursement from the State in the form of “Maintenance Aid” for keeping assessments up to date and equitable. As part of the program, assessments are reviewed yearly; not necessarily changed.  Understanding the Equalization Rate:  A Guide for Property Owners Reassessments:  Questions and Answers

Gorham Assessor Enza Mineo has over 10 years of experience in Real Property Valuation and Assessment. In Gorham we realize the most important job of the Assessor is to maintain equity in the Assessment Roll so assessments are fair; allowing the municipalities, (School, County, etc.) to levy their respective taxes and meet their budget needs. Fair Assessments:  A Guide for Property Owners Assessments vs. Taxes:  What's the Difference?

Data collection is a critical aspect of the Assessor’s job. Fair assessments are dependent on correct inventory of real property. We will be considerate of property owners’ privacy and, at the same time, collect inventory relevant to valuation: (How big, how many, what age and condition?) These are examples of the types of inventory recorded.

March 1st each year is Taxable Status Date:  By law, all Real Property must be Assessed for the upcoming year as it, the property, exists on that day.

Exemption Administration is another important job of the Assessor and staff. Clerk Valary Muscarella, is knowledgeable and proficient with the ever-increasing numbers of exemptions available to taxpayers. Applications are available at the Assessor’s Office located in the Gorham Town Hall at 4736 South St., in the Hamlet of Gorham.

Exemption applications (new and renewal) along with any required documentation must be filed with the Assessor’s Office no later than March 1st each year. Exemption renewal forms are mailed each year in early December. When completing your application, please follow the cover letter instructions to avoid delays or denials in the processing of your application. Applications may be submitted by mail (postmarked no later than March 1), placed in the drop box outside the town hall, or dropped off on the clerk's days and times below.

Contact Clerk Valary Muscarella with all exemption questions at (585) 526-6317 ext. 114, Thursday & Friday 7am - 3pm.