518-576-9163
The Town of Keene has appointed a Sole Assessor; Rich Maxwell. The new office hours will be Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to Noon and weekdays between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on his cellphone. His office is located beside the Community Center building, at the bottom of the driveway at 8 Church Street in Keene.
Phone number: 518-576-9163
Fax number: 518-576-4316
Cell phone number: 518-771-3016
Assessment rates can be found on the Essex County Website.
STAR Program
The New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) provides homeowners with two types of partial exemptions from school property taxes. If you earn less than $500,000 and own and live in your home, you’re probably eligible for the STAR exemption. Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR information is available at www.tax.ny.gov/star or by calling 518-457-2036.