The following links provide in depth information about Real Property Valuation, Exemptions, Assessment Challenges, and Property Taxation in New York State:
New York State Office of Real Property Services Home Page:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/default.htm From this page you will be able to navigate to all services and information provided by the Office of Real Property Services
New York State Office of Real Property Services Equalization Rates For Erie County:
http://orps1.orpts.ny.gov/cfapps/MuniPro/muni_theme/county/county.cfm?swis=14 This is a direct link to a listing of equalization rates by county.
New York State Office of Real Property Services Link to Property Tax Exemption Forms:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/orpts/exemption.htm This links to publications and exemption forms.
New York State Office of Real Property Services Assessment Complaint Information:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm Complaint forms and instructions are found at this site.