Office of the Assessor
Sole Appointed Assessor: Christine Valachovic
Deputy Assessor : Melanie Bunzey
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
Hours: Wednesday 5:30 – 7 PM or by appointment.
2025 Tentative Assessment Roll
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:
Basic STAR:
Homeowners may be eligible for a school property tax relief (STAR) on their primary residence only. The STAR credit or exemption applies only to the school district tax, not to other property taxes such as county, town or city. To receive a new STAR credit, you must register with NYS Tax & Finance at 518-457-2036 or at http://www.tax.ny.gov/star/
Enhanced STAR:
If you already have a Basic STAR exemption, you may file an application for an Enhanced STAR exemption if you are 65 or will be 65 years of age during the current year. Income limits and qualifications apply. An Income Verification Program form (IVP) will need to be completed & submitted to our office.
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 soils worksheet from the Albany County Soil & Water Conservation District will need to be provided with the exemption form.
Agricultural exemption renewal: Exemption forms (new & renewal) are due back at the Assessor’s Office by March 1st of each year.
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 27, 2025 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 27, 2025.