Commercial Appraisal and Assessment in Orange County
Orange County has become one of the Hudson Valley's most active markets for industrial and logistics development. We appraise across it, from the interstate warehouse corridors to established downtown commercial.
The intersection of I-84 and the New York State Thruway, together with Stewart International Airport, has made Orange County a hub for warehouse, distribution, and logistics development. Valuing this new industrial product correctly, alongside the county's established retail, office, and multifamily, requires current data on a market that has changed quickly.
We appraise commercial property throughout the county: the cities of Newburgh, Middletown, and Port Jervis; the retail draw of the Woodbury Common area; and the growing distribution and flex space near the interchanges. Our reports reflect where the Orange County market actually is, not where it was five years ago.
Property we appraise in Orange County
- Industrial, warehouse, and distribution
- Retail and regional shopping centers
- Office and medical office
- Multifamily and mixed-use
- Hospitality
- Special-purpose property
Assessment and grievance in Orange County
In the county's towns, Grievance Day is generally the fourth Tuesday in May. The cities of Newburgh, Middletown, and Port Jervis assess separately and set their own dates.
Orange County has 23 independently assessing cities and towns, each with its own assessor, Board of Assessment Review, and equalization rate.
Complaints are filed on Form RP-524 with the local Board of Assessment Review. Commercial owners seeking a reduction beyond the administrative level file an Article 7 petition in State Supreme Court within 30 days of the final roll. Confirm the current year's dates with your assessor before filing.
Equalization rates and reassessment
The equalization rate is the state’s measure of a municipality’s assessed value as a percentage of market value. A rate near 100 means assessments track full market value; a lower rate means assessed values are a fraction of it. Dividing an assessment by the equalization rate gives the market value it implies, which is the starting point for any commercial tax appeal.
| Municipality | Equalization rate | Next reassessment |
|---|---|---|
| Blooming Grove | 8.76% | None scheduled |
| Chester | 36.53% | None scheduled |
| Cornwall | 63.22% | None scheduled |
| Crawford | 22.37% | None scheduled |
| Deerpark | 32.23% | None scheduled |
| Goshen | 36% | None scheduled |
| Greenville | 38.15% | None scheduled |
| Hamptonburgh | 63.46% | None scheduled |
| Highlands | 61.88% | None scheduled |
| Middletown | 8.79% | None scheduled |
| Minisink | 28.96% | None scheduled |
| Monroe | 10.81% | None scheduled |
| Montgomery | 37% | None scheduled |
| Mount Hope | 33% | None scheduled |
| New Windsor | 9.78% | None scheduled |
| Newburgh | 100% | 2026 |
| Palm Tree | 11.9% | None scheduled |
| Port Jervis | 21.75% | None scheduled |
| Tuxedo | 11.31% | None scheduled |
| Wallkill | 12.62% | None scheduled |
| Warwick | 8.4% | None scheduled |
| Wawayanda | 38.6% | None scheduled |
| Woodbury | 27.48% | None scheduled |
Equalization rates and reassessment years from New York State Open Data (ORPTS), 2025 survey.
Industrial Development Agency and PILOTs. The Orange County Industrial Development Agency has been especially active with the county's warehouse and distribution growth, granting PILOTs and exemptions for large logistics projects near the interstates and Stewart Airport. For these properties in particular the PILOT often drives the analysis, since it fixes the tax obligation that would otherwise move with a reassessment.
Orange County appraisal questions.
Do you appraise industrial and logistics property in Orange County?
Yes. Warehouse, distribution, and flex property near the I-84 and Thruway interchanges is a significant part of the Orange County market, and we appraise it using current, market-specific evidence.
When is Grievance Day in Orange County?
In the towns it is generally the fourth Tuesday in May. The cities of Newburgh, Middletown, and Port Jervis set their own dates, so confirm the specific date with your assessor each year.