MILAN QUICK LINK DOCUMENT:
Dutchess County Local Options for Seniors Exemption and how to calculate income (01-22-25 PDF).
STAR Income Outreach event for Dutchess County
2026 Milan Grievance Day Letter from Town Assessor
Eliminate the Middleman: Third Party Companies May Take Up to 50% of Projected Savings on Property Assessments
Did you know you can discuss and potentially reduce the assessment value of your property by meeting directly with your Town Assessor at no cost?
Recently, municipalities all over Dutchess County have been in litigation with third party companies, who commence tax certiorari proceedings on behalf of county residents. These proceedings cost the taxpayers in court fees and overtime hours for town employees. Additionally, these third-party companies charge anywhere between 30%-50% commission on any money they save a resident, if they reduce the property’s assessment.
Would you opt for a minimum of 30% charge on your savings if you knew you could do this for free? Most likely not. These companies bank on you being too busy to handle this directly with your town assessor. If the assessor agrees that your assessment is too high, they can lower it for the next fiscal year.
A meeting with your assessor does not guarantee that your assessment will be lowered. If not, you still have the option of filing a Grievance with the Board of Assessment Review, which is the fourth Tuesday in May every year. You also have the right to eventually commence a tax certiorari proceeding. The Tentative Roll with any changes to your assessment comes out on or around May 1st each year and is available online and at the Town Hall.
It is our job as town employees to let residents know: There is a better way to address an issue with your property’s assessed value. Aside from the annual Grievance Day held by each town’s assessor’s office, residents are encouraged to contact us first before accepting a third party’s proposal to take the matter up on your behalf.
Town of Milan’s 2026 Grievance Day is held at Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle, Milan, NY 12571 between the hours of 10AM TO 12NOON, 1:00PM TO 4:00PM AND 6PM TO 8PM on May 26th, 2026. We ask that you call ahead to schedule an appointment for that day, or you will have to wait in line.
Keep your money in your wallet! Call us first. 845-758-5133 Ext. 4
Holiday Greetings to all from Town of Milan
The Giving Shed in Milan
Thank you to Bayshore Structures, Rustic Tables, and Willow Roots for their efforts to bring the Giving Shed to Milan. Food insecurity is an issue that affects many people in our area. Hopefully, the Giving Shed will help ease some of the stress of providing for their families. The shed is open from dawn to dusk for anyone in need. Donations of shelf-ready, non-perishable food items, household products, or personal products are always welcome. Monetary donations may be sent to Willow Roots, a 501 (c)(3) organization.
Notice of Frequent Bear Sightings
We have had reports of quite a few bear sightings, including bears with cubs, in the area: Willow Brook and Cold Spring Road. Residents have seen a mature bear cruise through their backyard and reports of 3 cubs were on the road in the area. There are other sightings as well, varied times of day. Now with school starting, families who have children waiting for the bus, and everyone in general please be vigilant and aware of any bear activity in your neighborhood.
Natural Resources Inventory
The Town of Milan in conjunction with the Hudson River Estuary and Hudsonia has completed a Natural Resources Inventory. We invite you to read and learn more about our unique town HERE.
If you have trouble opening the PDF Natural Resources Inventory, please click HERE to download the current version of free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Short-Term Residential Rental Law – Zoning 200-36
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