Office of the Assessor
Sole Appointed Assessor: David J. Galarneau, IAO
The Office of the Assessors is located in the
Berne Town Hall at 1656 Helderberg Trail, Berne, NY 12023
Mailing address for Office of the Assessor is:
PO Box 102
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872 1448, ext. 107
assessor@berneny.org
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The Assessor will be in attendance with the roll at the Berne Town Hall located at 1656 Helderberg Trail, Berne, New York on the following dates: ( To be Determined )
Basic STAR:
If you already have a Basic STAR exemption, you may file for Enhanced STAR if you are 65 or will be 65 years of age during the current year. Income limits and qualifications apply. Call 518-457-2036 to apply.
Enhanced STAR:
Aged-All Property Tax Exemption (Limited Income):
For persons 65 years of age or who will be 65 years of age in this year who have limited income of $58,400 or less. Income includes pension, social security, bank interest, and dividends and all other income. Exemptions are for primary residences.
It is necessary to provide proof of the following: deed, birth certificates of owners, pension forms, social security (white form), and income tax form. All owners must sign the forms.
New Agricultural exemption: A soil worksheet from the Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District will need to be provided with the exemption form, as well as proof of farm income. Other requirements may apply.
Agricultural exemption renewal: Exemption forms (new & renewal) are due back at the Assessor’s Office by March 1st of each year. Proof of farm income is required on an annual basis.
Veteran’s exemption: Contact the Assessor’s office for more information if you are a veteran.
Disability exemption: Contact the Assessor’s office for more information if you are disabled.
ALL NEW AND RENEWAL EXEMPTION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ASSESSOR BY NO LATER THAN MARCH 1st OF EACH YEAR.
For additional information, please contact the Town of Berne Assessor’s Office at 518-872-1448, ext. 107.
The Board of Assessment Review will meet from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in said Town Hall to hear complaints in relation to assessments of real property.
Any complaints must be received by the Assessor by 8:00 pm on May 26, 2026.