Franklin County Property Tax Records Search
Franklin County property tax records are available through the Real Property Tax Service Agency in Malone. The county covers the northern Adirondack region and includes all towns within its borders. You can search these records online using Image Mate or visit the office in person. The agency has final assessment rolls going back to 2009, tax rolls by town, and GIS mapping tools. Franklin County also runs tax foreclosure auctions for delinquent properties, and that information is posted on the county website.
Franklin County Property Tax Overview
Franklin County Real Property Tax Agency
The Franklin County Real Property Tax Service Agency is at 355 West Main Street, Suite 251, Malone, NY 12953. The phone number is (518) 481-1504. Staff handle assessment administration, tax mapping, and tax foreclosure sales for all towns in the county.
| Office | Real Property Tax Service Agency |
|---|---|
| Address | 355 West Main Street, Suite 251, Malone, NY 12953 |
| Phone | (518) 481-1504 |
| Fax | (518) 481-5995 |
Final assessment rolls are posted by town from 2009 to the present. You can also view tax rolls by town for the same period. The agency integrates GIS maps into its website, so you can search parcels on a map and pull up tax data at the same time. If you need a specific form for an exemption or want to understand how the assessment was calculated, the office has staff who can walk you through it.
The agency also handles property searches by municipality, tax ID, name, or address right from the county site. This makes it possible to find a parcel even if you only know the owner's name or an approximate location.
Search Franklin County Property Tax Records Online
Franklin County uses Image Mate Online for public property searches. The system is powered by SDG and lets you search by owner name, property address, parcel number, or tax map ID. Results include ownership details, assessed values, tax data, property characteristics, and sales history.
Tax maps are viewable right in the system. Property photos show up when they are available. You can print property cards or export data. Image Mate works on mobile devices too, so you can check a parcel from your phone. The data gets updated on a regular schedule.
For a broader look at the county's property data, the statewide SalesWeb tool covers Franklin County and goes back ten years. You can compare recent sales to assessed values, which helps if you are thinking about filing a grievance or just want to understand the local market.
Franklin County Tax Foreclosure Sales
Franklin County runs regular tax foreclosure auctions for properties with unpaid taxes. The agency posts available properties, auction dates, terms, and registration requirements on the website. Cash or certified funds are required for bidding.
There is a deposit amount to participate. Property viewing times are announced before the auction. Legal notices get published in advance. After the sale, there may be a redemption period depending on the circumstances. If you are interested in buying a tax-foreclosed property, check the county site for the next scheduled auction and read the terms carefully.
Note: Tax foreclosure properties are sold as-is with no warranties from the county on condition or clear title.
Franklin County Assessment Dates
Franklin County follows the standard New York assessment calendar. March 1 is the taxable status date and the deadline for exemption applications. The tentative assessment roll comes out May 1. Grievance Day is the fourth Tuesday in May. The final roll is filed by July 1.
Each town assessor in Franklin County handles the local roll. If you think your assessed value is wrong, talk to your assessor first. Then file an RP-524 complaint on Grievance Day. If the Board of Assessment Review does not resolve it, you can go to Small Claims Assessment Review or file a court proceeding under RPTL Article 7. Town and county taxes are typically due in January or February. School taxes come due in the fall.
Franklin County Clerk Land Records
The Franklin County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and liens. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Recording fees are posted on the website. Certified copies are available. Public indices let you search recorded documents to trace ownership or verify a deed before checking the tax roll.
Every property sale triggers an RP-5217 transfer report filed with the clerk. That data feeds into the state's SalesWeb database. The clerk also handles UCC filings, notary services, and passport applications.
Tax Exemptions in Franklin County
Property tax exemptions in Franklin County follow the statewide programs under the Real Property Tax Law. STAR cuts school taxes for owner-occupied homes. Enhanced STAR is for seniors 65 and older meeting the income cap. Veterans exemptions come under RPTL Sections 458, 458-a, and 458-b. Seniors may qualify for an income-based exemption under RPTL Section 467.
All exemptions must be filed with the town assessor before March 1. The Local Laws and Resolutions page shows which specific programs each Franklin County town has adopted. Agricultural, energy, and historic property exemptions may also apply depending on the parcel.
Nearby Counties
Franklin County is in northern New York near the Canadian border. These adjacent counties have their own property tax search tools.