Find Property Tax Records in Orleans County

Orleans County property tax records are managed by the Real Property Tax Office in Albion, the county seat. The county sits along Lake Ontario in western New York and is home to about 40,000 residents. Most parcels here are agricultural or residential. You can search for assessed values, look up tax maps, and check equalization rates through the county's online tools or by calling the office. The department works with local assessors across all ten towns to keep records current and accurate. Contact Coleen Pahura at the Real Property Tax Office for help with specific record requests.

Orleans County Real Property Tax Office

The Orleans County Real Property Tax Office is at 3 South Main Street in Albion, NY 14411. The main phone number is (585) 589-5400. Fax is (585) 589-5505. Contact Coleen Pahura for help with property tax records, assessment data, or tax map questions. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

This office keeps the assessment rolls, tax maps, and equalization rate data for all ten towns in Orleans County. Staff assist local assessors with training, data accuracy, and exemption processing. A large share of Orleans County land is used for farming, particularly orchards and other fruit crops. That means agricultural exemptions and district assessments make up a big part of the work here. The office also handles tax map updates when parcels split or merge.

You can visit during business hours or call ahead. Coleen Pahura and the staff can pull up parcel records while you wait.

Search Orleans County Property Tax Records Online

Orleans County uses the SDG Image Mate Online portal for public access to property tax records. You can search by municipality, tax ID, owner name, or address. Results show assessed values, property class, lot size, and exemption details from the current roll. It is free and does not require an account.

The state's Municipal Data Portal also covers Orleans County. It provides equalization rates, roll dates, and local assessor contacts for each town. SalesWeb tracks property sales for the past ten years using RP-5217 forms filed with the county clerk. For a county with about 40,000 people, the volume of sales data is moderate but still useful for comparing values.

The Check Your Assessment page from the state explains how to read the roll and what to do if you think your value is wrong. It is a good starting point before you file a grievance.

Orleans County Assessment and Grievance

Each of the ten towns in Orleans County has its own assessor who values all local parcels. The county Real Property Tax Office supports these assessors with equalization rate calculations, tax map updates, and technical help. Under RPTL Section 305, tax rates are uniform within each town. Every parcel in a town pays the same rate per dollar of assessed value.

The tentative assessment roll is published on or before May 1. Property owners get a window to review their values and speak with the assessor. Grievance Day falls on the fourth Tuesday of May for most towns. You file a complaint with the Board of Assessment Review on that date if you believe your assessment is too high. The board can adjust values. After the board wraps up, the final roll is set and used for tax billing.

RPTL Section 502 says the assessor must send you a notice when your assessed value changes. If you miss Grievance Day, Small Claims Assessment Review through the courts is still available. The process is straightforward and the filing fee is low.

Property Tax Exemptions in Orleans County

Orleans County property owners can apply for exemptions under the Real Property Tax Law. Basic STAR covers owner-occupied homes. Enhanced STAR is for seniors 65 and up who meet the income cap. Veterans get reductions under RPTL Sections 458-a and 458-b based on service and local adoption rates.

Agricultural exemptions are a major factor in Orleans County given the large amount of farmland. Qualifying agricultural land in designated districts gets reduced assessments. Seniors may also apply under RPTL Section 467 for income-based relief. All applications go to the local town assessor by March 1. The county office can confirm which exemption programs each town has adopted.

Orleans County Clerk Land Records

The Orleans County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other land documents in Albion. These records connect to property tax data through ownership changes and recorded liens.

Every property sale generates an RP-5217 transfer form filed with the clerk, which feeds into the state's SalesWeb database. If you need to trace the ownership history of a parcel or verify the current owner before checking tax records, the clerk's office is the right place. Standard copy fees set by state law apply to all recorded documents.

Nearby Counties

Orleans County borders several counties in western New York along Lake Ontario.