Reminder… Today, May 8, is the day that you can start making an appointment for the Board of Assessment (BAR) review. GAR response letters are due to anyone that filed an informal review request no later than May 10, 2023. The City Assessor’s Office is accepting appointments to challenge your home assessment starting May 8, 2023. Call 716-695-8638 on that Monday to schedule an appointment with the Board. They will assign a time in the afternoon or evening. You will need to complete a NYS RP-524 form prior to your appointment. They are available on line or at the Assessor’s Office. Just a suggestion, but having pictures printed out of your home and comparable home sales for houses that are similar style, square footage, and bedrooms will help the challenge be more accurate than what is in the assessment. Also, a copy of the last survey if challenging square footage or lot size.