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Question 1 · Certificate of Occupancy

Who issues the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for a newly constructed building?

  1. AThe Zoning Board of Appeals
  2. BThe Planning Board
  3. CThe local Building Department
  4. DThe County Clerk's office
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Correct answer: CThe local Building Department

The Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the local Building Department after inspecting the completed work and confirming it complies with all applicable codes. It is required before the building can be occupied.

Question 2 · Property Tax

A property has an assessed value of $180,000 and the local tax rate is 25 mills. What is the annual property tax?

  1. A$450
  2. B$2,000
  3. C$4,500
  4. D$7,200
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Correct answer: C$4,500

Tax = Assessed Value × Mill Rate. 25 mills = $25 per $1,000 = 0.025. $180,000 × 0.025 = $4,500.

Question 3 · Tax Grievance

A homeowner believes their property is significantly over-assessed. What is the first step in the NY grievance process?

  1. AFile a lawsuit in NY Supreme Court
  2. BFile a grievance with the local Board of Assessment Review before the grievance deadline
  3. CWithhold property tax payments pending review
  4. DContact the State Legislature for relief
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Correct answer: BFile a grievance with the local Board of Assessment Review before the grievance deadline

The process starts with the local Board of Assessment Review. Missing the grievance deadline (typically in June) forfeits rights to challenge that year's assessment. If denied, residential owners can appeal to SCAR.

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