Office of Real Property Services equalization rate, special franchise, and railroad ceiling complaint files
Series Number
15178
Summary
The series consists of files documenting complaints by municipalities regarding equalization rates and by utilities and railroads regarding special franchise assessments and railroad ceilings. Files contain complaint forms, objections to property appraisals or sampling procedures, back-up documentation of objections made by railroads and utilities, and hearing officers' reports and agendas for counties, school districts, special franchise assessments, rail ceilings, agricultural usage, and the Universal Life Church.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Real Property Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Local government applications for state aid under railroad tax abatement program
Series Number
B1207
Summary
State aid was available to local governments to replace real property tax revenue lost under a railroad tax abatement program. Local governments were required to apply for the 50 percent tax relief. This series consists of state aid applications, which include payee's name and address; total and percentage of taxes levied; adjusted base year tax levy; and requested amount of state aid.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Equalization Rates
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Board of Real Property Services hearing transcripts
Series Number
15176
Summary
The series consists of transcripts and hearing officer reports and agendas documenting formal hearings on complaints objecting to state or county equalization rates, special and class ratios, railroad ceilings, special franchises, agricultural ceilings (prior to 1983), and oil and gas production unit values.
Creator
New York (State). State Board of Real Property Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.