DEPARTMENTS

Assessor’s Office

The Town of Liberty Assessor’s Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located at 119 North Main St, Liberty, NY 12754 ground floor. The Assessor's Office is responsible for determining and maintaining assessments, property inventory records, ownership interest, mailing addresses, and maps. There are hundreds of deeds processed yearly by our office. We strive to provide property owners with fair and equitable assessments. Our office assists taxpayers with determining eligibility for various exemptions including Seniors, Nonprofit, Veterans, Clergy, Firefighter, and Agricultural properties. Click here for more info: Job of the Assessor

You are welcome to stop in our office if you have questions regarding your assessment.

Key Dates

•  March 1st - Taxable Status Date
• March 1st - Deadline for filing for all exemptions. Tentative roll date and assessment change forms mailed to property owners. Property owner may examine their own assessments or assessments of any other parcels in the Town of Liberty.

Fourth Tuesday in May - Grievance Day - to file a formal appeal. Any person seeking an assessment reduction shall mail or deliver the grievance form, together with all supporting documentation, to the Assessor’s Office so that it is received on or before Grievance Day. Please note that if the form is mailed, it will be deemed late unless it is received by Grievance Day, even if postmarked on or before that date. Ideally, the form should be received at least four (4) business days prior to Grievance Day. Forms received fewer than four (4) business days prior to Grievance Day may be subject to adjournment at the request of the Assessor to allow adequate time for review and preparation of a response. A personal appearance before the Board of Assessment Review is not required. All timely submitted complaints and supporting documentation will be reviewed by the Board whether or not the complainant appears in person. Here’s a clearer, more user-friendly version:

NOTE: All complaint submissions must include:

• 1 original complaint form (with original signature), and
• 5 complete copies of the form and all supporting documents

Total required: 6 full sets (1 original + 5 copies)

July 1st - Final assessment roll is filed and taxes apportioned for the following year.

Assessor Forms

• Complaint on Real Property Assessment (Grievance Form): RP-524 Complaint on Real Property Form
• Change of Address - 2026 PDF
• Foil Request Form

Common Exemption Forms

 STAR EXEMPTION NOTICE:

The Assessor’s office no longer oversees the Basic STAR or Enhanced Senior STAR. The STAR program is now run 100% by NYS. For further information or questions regarding STAR please visit the state website at: Homeowner Benefit Portal  or call 518-457-2036

**ADDITIONAL NOTE**

The STAR and ENH STAR(senior STAR) is NOT the same as the senior exemption. The senior exemption is separate and still needs to be filed with the Assessor’s Office.

• Agricultural Assessment Applications

New Applications - (RP-305) RP-305 Agricultural Assessment Application

Renewal Agricultural Assessment Application (RP-305) RP - 305 - R Agricultural Renewal

If you are a property owner and a farmer farms your land, the farmer will need to provide annual profit and loss statements. This is usually satisfied with a Schedule F from the farmer.

• Annual Forestry Commitment Form

Forest Tax Law Commitment Form

• Senior Citizen Exemptions, Over 65 & Income below $28,900

New Applications
Application - RP- 467 Application Senior Citizens
Income worksheet - RP-467-WKST
Instructions - RP-467-I Instructions

Renewal Applications
Renewal Application - RP-467-RNW Renewal Application Senior Citizens
Income worksheet - RP-467-WKST
Instructions - RP-467-I

• Nonprofit Exemptions

NEW APPLICATIONS
Purpose - RP-420-A/B-RNW-1
Property Use - RP-420-A/B-Use
Schedule A - RP-420-A/B-RNW-1

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
Renew 1 Purpose - RP-420-A/B-RNW-1
Renew 2 Property Use - RP-420-A/B-RNW-II
Renew Schedule A - RP-420-A/B-ORG

•  For all other exemption forms not listed here, please visit: NYS Exemption Applications

 Helpful Links

• Sullivan County Parcel Viewer: Sullivan County Parcel Viewer
• Sullivan County GIS: Sullivan County GIS
• Finding your tax bill: Tax Lookup
• Contesting your Assessment: NYS Informational Page
• Beacon Sullivan County: Beacon

Assessment Rolls

2026 Final Roll: Liberty 2026 Final Roll

Assessor Contacts

Donna Wainman
Acting Assessor
assessor@townofliberty.org
845-292-4843

Jackie Lopez
Clerk in the Assessor’s Office
assessorclerk@townofliberty.org
845-292-4843

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why did my assessment change?

A. Property assessments may change for a variety of reasons, including new construction, additions, demolitions, permits, property inspections, sales analysis, correction of property records, or changes in market conditions. An increase in your assessment does not necessarily mean your property taxes will increase by the same amount.

Q. Does the Assessor determine how much property tax I pay?

A. Property assessments may change for a variety of reasons, including new construction, additions, demolitions, permits, property inspections, sales analysis, correction of property records, or changes in market conditions. An increase in your assessment does not necessarily mean your property taxes will increase by the same amount.

Q. How is my property's value determined?

A. The Assessor considers many factors when estimating market value, including recent sales of comparable properties, property characteristics, size, age, condition, location, construction quality, and other relevant market data. The office follows New York State Real Property Tax Law and guidelines established by the Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS).

Q. Can I discuss my assessment with the Assessor before filing a grievance?

A. Absolutely. Property owners are encouraged to contact or visit the Assessor's Office to discuss their assessment before filing a formal grievance. Many questions can be answered by reviewing the property's record and explaining how the assessment was determined

Q. Do I have to attend Grievance Day?

A. No. A personal appearance is not required. The Board of Assessment Review will consider all timely filed complaints and supporting documentation, whether or not the property owner appears in person.

Q. Who should I contact about my tax bill?

A. Questions regarding tax bills, tax payments, penalties, interest, or delinquent taxes should be directed to the appropriate Tax Collector or Treasurer. The Assessor's Office is responsible only for determining property assessments and administering exemptions.

Q. What is a FOIL request, and when is it required?

A: A FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) request is a formal request to obtain copies of government records. For records maintained by the Assessor's Office, a FOIL request is required when requesting copies of records that will leave the office. FOIL requests must be submitted through the Town Clerk's Office in accordance with the Town's FOIL procedures. Paper copies of records are available for a fee of $0.25 per page.

The Building Department, reviews and approves Building Permits for various types of construction, including but not limited to: houses, mobile homes, businesses, and signs/billboards.

Contact this office for all matters relating to: the New York State Building Code, Liberty Town Code, and Town of Liberty Zoning Regulations. This is your first stop for all matters that require Planning Board or Zoning Board review and approval.

Applications for Zoning Variances, Special Use Permits, Subdivisions, and Lot Improvements are all filed with this office, located on the 2nd floor of Town Hall, 120 North Main Street, Liberty, 12754.

Learn more about tax abatements and exemptions.

For information regarding any of the above, or for any additional information, you may contact our office at (845) 292-8511.

For forms, zoning information, town codes, applications, permits and associated documentation visit the Documents & Forms page.

The Town of Liberty, Dog Control Officer/Peace Officer is Joanne Gerow. For all dog control and animal cruelty issues, you may contact Joanne by calling her cell phone: (845) 866-3366. The Dog Control Officer is on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

The Town of Liberty, Highway Department, Main Office and Town Barn is located at 2751 State Route 52, Liberty, New York 12754. The office is open Monday thru Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. There is voice mail and answering service for emergencies or contact during non-office hours. Highway Superintendent phone number: (845) 292-4172.

The Town of Liberty, Parks and Recreation Department Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday, (Excluding Holidays.) The office is located in the lower level of the Town Senior Citizen Building, 119 North Main Street, Liberty, 12754, across the street from the main Town Hall.

This very active department offers a year round schedule of recreation and community service programs for citizens of all ages. In addition, they organize numerous and various types of special events throughout our township.

A full-time and professional staff is responsible for these programs, as well as several beautiful Town Parks and the Senior Citizen Center.

For information regarding any of the above, or for any additional information, you may contact the office at (845) 292-7690.

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Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Phone: (845) 292-5110
Fax: (845) 292-1310
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The Town Clerk’s Office is frequently considered the center of the Town Government. It is not only the office which is responsible for the activities of the town government, but it is the central place in which documents and papers vital to the lives of townspeople are filed.

For copies of Board Minutes, Board Agendas, Miscellaneous Forms and Applications on file in the Clerk’s Office, visit the Documents & Forms page.

The following services are provided by the Town Clerk’s Office:

Marriage Licenses:

• You must obtain your marriage license at least 24 hours before your wedding ceremony.
• Your marriage license is good for a period of 60 days.
• Both parties must apply together, in person, for a marriage license.
• No blood test required (Law repealed 8/85).
• You must show 2 forms of identification: driver’s license plus certified birth certificate.
• If either party is divorced or if a marriage is annulled, certified copies must be presented as proof of such.
• The cost of a marriage license is $40.00 (effective 8/1/03) which is a New York State fee.
• Anyone applying for a marriage license who is 16 or 17 years of age, needs consent of both parent (form available in Town Clerk’s Office) unless one parent has legal custody. In the case of legal custody, that parent must bring in the legal decree proving such.

In order to obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate:

• The certificate may only be obtained through the Town where the couple APPLIED for the marriage license.

Marriage certificates are $10.00 per copy

• Before receiving a certificate, a request form must be filled out and submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office and the requesting party must present proof of identity.
• Send completed form, along with proof of identity and relation to the individual, and a check made out to the Liberty Town Clerk in the amount of $10.00.

Dog Licenses:

• Dog licenses can be obtained by mail or in personProof of rabies and neutering or spaying certificate from you veterinarian must be presented (these records will be returned to you with the license).
• The fee is $15.50 for unspayed/unneutered or $7.50 if the dog is spayed or neutered (a $5 discount is offered for seniors 60 and older).
• Dog licenses must be renewed yearly.
• All dogs must be licensed after 4 months of age.

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

• Mandatory Hunter Education: A hunter education course is required for persons who cannot provide proof that they have ever possessed a hunting license. The general course is a minimum of 10 hours in length. DEC honors hunter education certificates and sporting licenses from most all other states and countries.
• Minors under the age of 12 may not obtain a hunting license or hunt wildlife. Back tags must be visibly displayed on the middle of your back while hunting.

Birth Certificates:

• The certificate may only be obtained from the city, town, or village where the birth took place.
• The requesting individual must be the individual or the parents to the named individual, an attorney for the individual or estate, or possess power of attorney and show proof of such.

Birth certificates are $10.00 per copy

• Before receiving a certificate, a request for must be filled out at the Town Clerk’s office and the requesting party must present proof of identity.
• Send completed form, along with proof of identity and relation to the individual, and a check made out to the Liberty Town Clerk in the amount of $10.00.

Death Certificates:

• The certificate may be obtained through the city, town or village in which the death occurred.
• The requesting party must be a first degree relative to the named individual, an attorney for the individual or the executor of the estate and show proof of such.

Death certificates are $10.00 per copy

• Before receiving a death certificate a request form must be filled out at the Town Clerk's Office and the requesting party must present proof of identity.

Handicap Parking Permits:

• A physician must fill out a application stating the medical disability or limitation.
• The Town Clerk will then issue a temporary or permanent handicap sticker to the applicant for use in transportation.

Other services provided by the Town Clerk’s Office are:

• Freedom of Information Requests
• Minutes
• Licensing
• Permits
• Auditing Town Bills
• Collect Water & Sewer Bills
• Legal Notices
• Collector of Taxes

Please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s office and we will be more than happy to assist you.

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Town Court is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday, (excluding Holidays.) The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall, 120 North Main Street, Liberty, 12754. For information regarding any and all Court matters, you must contact the Court office at (845) 292-6980.

Fax: (845) 292-2562

The Justices are: the Honorable Troy J. Johnstone and the
Honorable Brian J. Shortall

Please Note: You cannot conduct business with the Justice Court via the Internet or E-mail.

Town Court Hours

Chambers
8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday thru Friday

Vehicle and Traffic
9:00AM, 2nd and 4th Monday

Vehicle and Traffic
9:00AM, 2nd and 4th Wednesday

Criminal Matters
10:00AM, Tuesday and 2:00PM, Wednesday

Civil Matters
9:00AM, Tuesday and 1:00PM, Wednesday

The Town of Liberty, Water and Waste-Water Department office is located at the Swan Lake Treatment Plant, 4722 Rt. 55, Swan Lake and is open from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday, (Excluding Holidays.) In addition, personnel are on call thru messaging, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

There are four (4) Sewer Districts and seven (7) Water Districts in the Town of Liberty. The water districts include: Loomis, Ferndale, Stevensville, White Sulphur Springs, Indian Lake, Cold Spring Road, and Route 55. Many of the water districts are inter-connected.

Two, state-of-the art, Waste-Water/Sewer Plants are operated and maintained in the hamlets of Loomis and Swan Lake.

For any questions about these districts, their boundaries, rate and fee schedules, your water and/or sewer bill, or maintenance issues please call Joan Redington, Account Clerk at (845) 292-5620.

Annual Water Quality Reports (Posted May 24, 2024)

We are once again proud to present to you our Annual Water Quality Report.

• Cold Spring
• Stevensville Water District - RFL
• White Sulphur Springs Water District